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Active NPI 1932717758 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Ja Hea Gu , MD

Plastic Surgery • Richmond, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ja Hea Gu, MD is a certified Plastic Surgery practicing in Richmond, VA. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2003, Dr. Gu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1213 E CLAY ST.

Dr. Gu is affiliated with Mcv Associated Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, 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

1213 E Clay St

Richmond, VA 232985071

Telephone 8048283060
Fax 8048283045
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Mcv Associated Physicians Facility NPI 1710959457

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Plastic Surgery in Richmond, VA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs -1.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.8 Yrs
State Avg: 28.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
23 Specialists

Practicing in Richmond, VA (139 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
72.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gu (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Richmond Specialty Average (24.8 Years) 24.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
19 19 $307.00 $78.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
18 16 $205.00 $62.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-09-07
Plastic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X

State License VA 0101278894

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License PA MT224553

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2082S0099X

State License VA 0101278894

A plastic surgeon with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.

Surgery - Surgery of the Hand

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0105X

State License KY FT611

A surgeon with expertise in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means, of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0122X

State License VA 0101278894

A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mcv Associated Physicians

1213 E Clay St, Richmond, VA 232985071

Phone: 8048289000

Secondary Practice Locations

9109 Stony Point Dr

Richmond, VA 232351979

Phone: 8042885222

1250 E Marshall St

Richmond, VA 232985023

Phone: 8048283060

1000 E Broad St

Richmond, VA 232191930

Phone: 8048283500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

16 Associated Practitioners
Amanda Traylor , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1043930845

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Michael Feldman , MD

Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1114136371

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Valentina Lucas , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1134203169

Nurse Practitioner

Christina Blottner , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1205932985

Nurse Practitioner

Heather Hayden , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1235507484

Family Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1306690052

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 07, 2023

Registered at 1213 E CLAY ST, RICHMOND, VA 232985071 (Tel: 8048283060)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 07, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 780125, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191780125 (Tel: 8049224844)

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Updated Practice Location September 24, 2021

Registered at 300 STATE, SUITE 205 HAND, MICROSURGERY & RECONSTRUC, ERIE, PA 16507 (Tel: 8144566022)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 24, 2021

Registered at 3600 FORBES AVENUE. FORBES TOWER-PLAZA LEVEL SUITE 140, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 24, 2021

Recorded as JA HEA GU, M.D.

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Updated Practice Location July 28, 2021

Registered at 300 STATE ST STE 205, ERIE, PA 165071429 (Tel: 8144566022)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 28, 2021

Registered at 3600 FORBES AVE STE 140, PITTSBURGH, PA 152133410

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 28, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MT224553 in PA)

NPI Profile Active July 17, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 17, 2020

Registered at 225 ABRAHAM FLEXNER WAY STE 850, LOUISVILLE, KY 402021858 (Tel: 5025620312)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 17, 2020

Registered at 225 ABRAHAM FLEXNER WAY STE 850, LOUISVILLE, KY 402021858 (Tel: 5025620312)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 17, 2020

Recorded as JA GU, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 17, 2020

Surgery (License #FT611 in KY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 17, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1932717758
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 17, 2020
Last Update: September 07, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 780125

Philadelphia, PA 191780125

Phone: 8049224844

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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