2026 NPPES data Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1215355391 M.D.
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ABEL WU, M.D.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in LOS ANGELES, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
682
Medicare Part D claims · 159 beneficiaries · Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 931
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ABEL WU, M.D. is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOS ANGELES, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 682 claims across 159 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ABEL WU, M.D. filed 682 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LOS ANGELES, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ABEL WU, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ABEL WU, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/04/2014

NPI 1215355391

Primary specialty

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Rare

336 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

682 27% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 931

Specialty distribution in California

How Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within California

1. Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ABEL WU, M.D. is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider practicing in LOS ANGELES, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1215355391. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ABEL WU, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4733 W SUNSET BLVD FL 3, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90027, with a listed phone of (800) 954-8000. NPI 1215355391 was issued on 04/04/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WU most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 682 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 159 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $455K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 336 enrolled providers across 44 states and an average of 931 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

4733 W SUNSET BLVD FL 3
LOS ANGELES, CA 90027

Provider Details

NPI 1215355391
Specialty Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/04/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ABEL WU, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
LOS ANGELES, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ABEL WU, M.D.. To verify ABEL WU, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ABEL WU, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 682 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

682
Total Claims
$455K
Total Drug Cost
159
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,526
Total Day Supply
44,920
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$432K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.55
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 66, 75-84: 55, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
68
Riluzole
58
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
45
Propranolol Hcl
36
Lorazepam
30
Prednisone
30
Pyridostigmine Bromide
30
Nortriptyline Hcl
25
Baclofen
24
Pregabalin
23

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How ABEL WU, M.D. fits within the Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

336
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
931
Avg Claims per Provider

ABEL WU, M.D.'s 682 claims are below the specialty average of 931.

Nearby Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WU.

Compare Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ABEL WU, M.D.'s specialty?
ABEL WU, M.D. specializes in Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in LOS ANGELES, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ABEL WU, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ABEL WU, M.D. wrote 682 Medicare Part D claims totaling $455K in drug costs for 159 beneficiaries.
Where is ABEL WU, M.D. located?
ABEL WU, M.D. is located at 4733 W SUNSET BLVD FL 3, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90027. Phone: (800) 954-8000.
What is ABEL WU, M.D.'s NPI number?
ABEL WU, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215355391, issued on 04/04/2014.
Does ABEL WU, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ABEL WU, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $432K in brand drug costs.
How many Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 336 Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 931 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ABEL WU, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ABEL WU, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Riluzole, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ABEL WU, M.D. accept Medicare?
ABEL WU, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 682 Part D claims and 159 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ABEL WU, M.D.'s credentials?
ABEL WU, M.D.'s NPI is 1215355391 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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