Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gloria Wu, M.D.

Ophthalmology · San Jose, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
2550 SAMARITAN DR., San Jose, CA 95124
4083565553
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1437178803 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Wu

Dr. Gloria Wu is an ophthalmology specialist in San Jose, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wu performed 4,754 Medicare services across 2,221 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wu received a total of $8,195 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 227 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in ophthalmology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Wu is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 21% volume in CA $8,195 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,754
Medicare services
Top 21% in CA for ophthalmology
2,221
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~250 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
839 $112 $343
Retinal photography (fundus photo)
This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures.
802 $34 $282
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
740 $40 $153
Eye drainage system examination
An examination of the internal drainage system of the eye to assess how fluid flows and drains from the eye.
718 $27 $88
Eye photography
Photographic imaging of the interior structures of the eye.
718 $23 $74
CT scan of cornea
A computed tomography scan used to create detailed images of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye.
263 $33 $130
Visual field test, extended
A test that maps your complete field of vision to detect blind spots or peripheral vision loss. Extended testing provides a more detailed assessment than a standard visual field exam.
256 $63 $226
Ultrasound of eye tissue and structures
A diagnostic imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the eye's internal tissues and structures.
160 $44 $320
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
97 $136 $520
Retinal and optic nerve function test
A diagnostic test that measures how well the retina and optic nerve are functioning.
41 $128 $569
Visual evoked potential test
A test that measures how quickly electrical signals travel from the eye to the brain in response to visual stimuli.
39 $66 $584
Extended color vision testing
A comprehensive eye exam that includes specialized tests to evaluate color vision.
27 $57 $203
Fluorescein angiography of retina
A special camera captures images of the blood vessels in the retina and the area between the white part of the eye and the retina after a dye is injected.
22 $279 $2,110
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
19 $87 $235
Laser repair of detached retina
A procedure that uses a laser to seal and reattach a detached retina to the back of the eye.
13 $283 $2,401
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$8,195
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,171/year across 7 years
Top 17% in CA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
227
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,195 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,604
2023
$1,722
2022
$1,240
2021
$647
2020
$430
2019
$1,199
2018
$1,354

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$341
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$321
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$229
Dompe US, Inc.
$164
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$152
Alcon Vision LLC
$146
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$108
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$68
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$58
ABBVIE INC.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 55.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc.
$658
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$561
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$543
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$508
Allergan, Inc.
$493
Allergan Inc.
$478
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$437
Amgen Inc.
$368
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$347
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$321
Genentech USA, Inc.
$284
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$262
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$208
Medtronic, Inc.
$202
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$197
Alcon Vision LLC
$187
Dompe US, Inc.
$187
OPTOS, INC.
$186
AbbVie Inc.
$170
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$152
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$125
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
Reichert, Inc.
$125
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$125
Shire North American Group Inc
$125
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
Astellas Pharma Global Development
$108
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$103
Biogen, Inc.
$91
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$68
Mallinckrodt LLC
$57
TISSUETECH, INC.
$36
Optos, Inc.
$27
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$24
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$23
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
ABBVIE INC.
$17
TearLab Corp
$16
Top 3 companies account for 21.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AJOVY · ALPHAGAN P · BROMSITE · CEQUA · CINRYZE · COMBIGAN · Cequa · DUREZOL · DURYSTA · EYLEA · EYSUVIS · Erleada · FASENRA · ILUVIEN · INVELTYS · Izervay · LOTEMAX SM · LUMIGAN · Lucentis · MIEBO · Monaco · OXERVATE · OZURDEX · P200DTx · PANORAMIC OPHTHALMOSCOPE · PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE · PROKERA · PROLENSA · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · RESTASIS · RESTASIS MULTIDOSE · Rhopressa · Rocklatan · SOLIRIS · TEPEZZA · TRAVATAN Z · TYRVAYA · TearLab Osmolarity System · VENASEAL · VYZULTA · XELPROS · XIIDRA · rocklatan
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists within 10 mi
295
Per 100K population
15.5
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Wu is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Wu experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wu performed 839 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Wu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wu received a total of $8,195 from 39 companies across 227 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Wu's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in San Jose?
Dr. Wu's average Medicare payment per service is $53. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Wu) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →