2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1588665392 MD
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TOBEY WU-KUO, MD

Dermatology Physician in FULLERTON, 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
718
Medicare Part D claims · 257 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Industry payments
$395.27
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

TOBEY WU-KUO, MD filed 718 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in FULLERTON, California.

718
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

TOBEY WU-KUO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

718 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TOBEY WU-KUO, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about TOBEY WU-KUO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/02/2005

NPI 1588665392

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

718 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in California

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Dermatology Physician share within California

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology 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).

TOBEY WU-KUO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 210, FULLERTON, CA, 92835, with a listed phone of (714) 626-6310. NPI 1588665392 was issued on 08/02/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WU-KUO 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 718 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 257 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $395K in drug spend. 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 210
FULLERTON, CA 92835

Provider Details

NPI 1588665392
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/02/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TOBEY WU-KUO, MD 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.

PROVIDENCE MEDICAL FOUNDATION
BREA, 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).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for TOBEY WU-KUO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$395

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

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 TOBEY WU-KUO, MD. To verify TOBEY WU-KUO, MD'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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

718
Total Claims
$395K
Total Drug Cost
257
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
849
Total Day Supply
23,071
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What TOBEY WU-KUO, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Fluocinonide
75
Triamcinolone Acetonide
75
Prednisone
51
Clobetasol Propionate
39
Doxycycline Hyclate
39
Acitretin
31
Metronidazole
30
Mupirocin
30
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
28
Naltrexone Hcl
26

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How TOBEY WU-KUO, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

TOBEY WU-KUO, MD's 718 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TOBEY WU-KUO, MD's specialty?
TOBEY WU-KUO, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in FULLERTON, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does TOBEY WU-KUO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TOBEY WU-KUO, MD wrote 718 Medicare Part D claims totaling $395K in drug costs for 257 beneficiaries.
Where is TOBEY WU-KUO, MD located?
TOBEY WU-KUO, MD is located at 2720 N HARBOR BLVD STE 210, FULLERTON, CA, 92835. Phone: (714) 626-6310.
What is TOBEY WU-KUO, MD's NPI number?
TOBEY WU-KUO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588665392, issued on 08/02/2005.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TOBEY WU-KUO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TOBEY WU-KUO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluocinonide, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TOBEY WU-KUO, MD accept Medicare?
TOBEY WU-KUO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 718 Part D claims and 257 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TOBEY WU-KUO, MD's credentials?
TOBEY WU-KUO, MD's NPI is 1588665392 with credentials MD. 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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