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Thoracic Surgery

Darrell Wu, MD

Works at hospitals in La Mesa, CA · Escondido, CA · Temecula, CA … · California

Summary

Darrell Wu, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in La Mesa, CA, Escondido, CA and Temecula, CA and other places. NPI 1598921272. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Darrell Wu, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
18Years since medical school (graduated 2008)
University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)Medical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Emergency and Acute Care Medical CorporationGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Darrell Wu work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Darrell Wu at 4 hospitals: Grossmont Hospital, Palomar Health Downtown Campus, Temecula Valley Hospital and Tri-City Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Darrell Wu see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Escondido, CA, La Mesa, CA and San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Darrell Wu's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Cardiac Surgery.
Does Darrell Wu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darrell Wu accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Darrell Wu?
(858) 673-2450, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Darrell Wu's NPI number?
1598921272. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Darrell Wu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Darrell Wu at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Darrell Wu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Darrell Wu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Emergency and Acute Care Medical Corporation422 clinicians in the group
  • Arch Health Partners Inc145 clinicians in the group
  • Synergy Ct Surgery Partnership19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year2008
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598921272
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians