Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Richard Wu, MD
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Dallas, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Wu
Dr. Richard Wu is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Dallas, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wu performed 833 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wu received a total of $3,426 from 10 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 35 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ 833 Medicare services
$3,426 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗833
Medicare services
Bottom 18% in TX for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$152
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
121 | $20 | $100 |
| 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. |
104 | $92 | $344 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
89 | $132 | $464 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
83 | $139 | $654 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 69 | $166 | $664 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
32 | $17 | $94 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
32 | $232 | $1,645 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
31 | $103 | $445 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
28 | $699 | $4,197 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
27 | $577 | $4,909 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
27 | $79 | $977 |
| Heart rhythm stimulator programming after drug infusion Adjustment of a heart rhythm stimulation device following a drug infusion. This procedure involves reprogramming the device settings to ensure proper function after the medication has been administered. |
27 | $64 | $629 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
23 | $63 | $234 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
20 | $57 | $601 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
18 | $15 | $230 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
18 | $233 | $1,573 |
| 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. |
16 | $121 | $533 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
15 | $14 | $180 |
| Radiofrequency ablation for supraventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the upper chambers of the heart that causes a rapid heart rate. |
15 | $623 | $3,288 |
| 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. |
14 | $64 | $232 |
| Insertion of catheter into left heart chamber through septum A procedure to place a tube into the left side of the heart by passing it through the wall separating the heart chambers. |
13 | $158 | $827 |
| Heart rhythm ablation for ventricular tachycardia A procedure to locate and destroy abnormal heart tissue in the lower chambers that causes rapid or irregular heartbeats. This is done using a catheter during an electrophysiologic evaluation. |
11 | $772 | $4,389 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
17.3% high complexity
2.4% medium
80.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,426
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $571/year across 6 years
Bottom 8% in TX for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
10
Companies
35
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$329
2023
$1,051
2022
$360
2020
$15
2019
$418
2018
$1,252
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$181
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$86
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$39
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
Top 3 companies account for 92.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$1,484
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$777
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$294
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$291
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$221
Boston Scientific Corporation
$181
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$86
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$54
Medtronic, Inc.
$24
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 74.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMPLATZER AMULET · ASSURITY · Arctic Front · Artis icono floor · CARTO 3 · Carto 3 System · Carto Smarttouch · ELIQUIS · ENSITE PRECISION · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · KEYTRUDA · ONPATTRO · PULSESELECT · SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · WATCHMAN FLX
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
20
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UT OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - WILLIAM P. CLEMENTS JR.
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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 moderate Medicare volume, with 20 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 continuous ecg monitoring, up to 30 days?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wu performed 121 continuous ecg monitoring, up to 30 days services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Wu receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wu received a total of $3,426 from 10 companies across 35 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Dallas?
Dr. Wu's average Medicare payment per service is $152. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
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