Quick answers
- Does Ching-Fong Wu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ching-Fong Wu accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ching-Fong Wu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 642 Original Medicare patients and 1,073 services for Ching-Fong Wu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ching-Fong Wu's NPI number?
- 1912018177. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ching-Fong Wu, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 642 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,073 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)316 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)187 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)153 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)76 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)75 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Ching-Fong Wu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ching-Fong Wu at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Adventist Health HanfordHanford, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050121
- Kaweah Health Medical CenterVisalia, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050057
Practice locations
Addresses where Ching-Fong Wu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1642 S Court StVisalia, CA 93277 (559) 739‑1698
- 400 W Mineral King AveVisalia, CA 93291 (559) 909‑0264
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ching-Fong Wu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Valley Hospitalist Medical Group, Inc35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Visalia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Visalia, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Valley Hospitalist Medical Group, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | College Of Osteo Med Of The Pacific At Pomona |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912018177 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians