Dr. Pauline Wu, DO
300 Ucla Medical Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095 • +1-403-555-8001
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1996)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Los Angeles Percentiles
NPI #1457550246 • CBSA 31080 • Psychiatry
Operating out of Los Angeles, CA (300 Ucla Medical Plz), Psychiatry clinician Dr. Pauline Wu, DO (accredited MD/DO training, 1996) maintains a mid-cohort balanced caseload (36th Los Angeles percentile) (40.9th CA percentile; Z-score -0.26σ across 1,148 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 20 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Pauline Wu (90095) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (505 yearly units, 36th metro rank), rounded out by 90833 and 99213.
At 300 Ucla Medical Plz (90095), Dr. Pauline Wu, DO accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$231.00 per new consult (4.58/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Wu (DO, NPI #1457550246) includes accredited doctoral training (1996, 30 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against Los Angeles, CA Psychiatry peers
1,148 annual services across 181 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Psychiatry mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Psychopharmacology Medication & Symptom Titration Visit | 505 | 36th | $179 – $245 |
| 90833 | Add-On Focused Psychotherapy w/ Medical Evaluation (30 min) | 321 | 37th | $129 – $177 |
| 99213 | Established Behavioral Health Maintenance Follow-Up | 184 | 31th | $137 – $187 |
| 90792 | Comprehensive Psychiatric Diagnostic & Medical Evaluation | 138 | 34th | $281 – $385 |
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Dr. Pauline Wu, DO Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Wu National Provider Identifier | NPI #1457550246 (DO) | CMS NPPES Registry (90095) |
| Dr. Wu Los Angeles CMS Volume Rank | 36.00th Pct (1,148 CMS svcs; Z -0.262σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Psychiatry) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $231.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Los Angeles, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $231.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.58/5 Listening • 4.74/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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