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Active NPI 1730538596 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benedict Chang Wu , DO, PhD

Dermatology • Bronx, NY

Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benedict Wu, DO, PhD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Bronx, NY. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2016, Dr. Wu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3514 BAINBRIDGE AVE.

Dr. Wu is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center and does not directly accept Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital inpatient care per day, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3514 Bainbridge Ave

Bronx, NY 104671402

Telephone 7189208493

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Bronx, NY

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -15.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.8 Yrs
State Avg: 28.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
40 Specialists

Practicing in Bronx, NY (1289 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
17.5% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
85.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wu (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Bronx Specialty Average (25.8 Years) 25.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes
78 75 $890.00 $98.68
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
60 42 $660.00 $139.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
50 29 $735.90 $151.80
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
47 29 $95.00 $19.38
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
40 38 $1147.74 $155.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
30 25 $400.00 $76.95
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth
29 29 $800.00 $56.58
11105 Punch biopsy, each additional skin growth
21 20 $395.00 $31.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
11 11 $1124.09 $199.14

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-03-12
Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License NY 308444-01

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License FL W000-063-82-386-0

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License PA OT017295

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Employee Number
HS000293L (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Montefiore Medical Center

600 E 233rd St, Bronx, NY 104662604

Phone: 7189209000

Secondary Practice Locations

3411 Wayne Ave Fl 2d

Bronx, NY 104672535

Phone: 7189208493

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1073141511

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lisa Marshall , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1477829034

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 12, 2023

Registered at 3514 BAINBRIDGE AVE, BRONX, NY 104671402 (Tel: 7189208493)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 12, 2023

Registered at 3411 WAYNE AVE FL 2D, BRONX, NY 104672535 (Tel: 7189208493)

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Updated Practice Location February 12, 2019

Registered at 1600 S ANDREWS AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316 (Tel: 9543555756)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 12, 2019

Registered at 1600 S ANDREWS AVE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 333162510 (Tel: 9543555134)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 12, 2019

Dermatology (License #W000-063-82-386-0 in FL)

NPI Profile Active June 11, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 11, 2016

Registered at 230 N BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191021121 (Tel: 2157627000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 11, 2016

Registered at 230 N BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191021121 (Tel: 2157627000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 11, 2016

Recorded as BENEDICT WU, D.O./PHD.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 11, 2016

Internal Medicine (License #OT017295 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 11, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1730538596
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 11, 2016
Last Update: March 12, 2023
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

3411 Wayne Ave Fl 2d

Bronx, NY 104672535

Phone: 7189208493

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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