Vanessa Yu-Wen Wu, M.D.
Vanessa Yu-Wen Wu is a Family Medicine specialist based in Costa Mesa, CA with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Vanessa Yu-Wen Wu, M.D. specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Costa Mesa, CA in group practice. Trained at Boston University School of Medicine (class of 2016), she has been practicing for over 10 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 49% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1529dNPPES updated 2022-03-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1640 Newport Blvd Ste 300, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-7725
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.03%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.03% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
134
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
137
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,160
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $96k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2016
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 15, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Boston University School of Medicine (Class of 2016)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Vanessa Yu-Wen Wu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vanessa Yu-Wen Wu for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Costa Mesa required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vanessa Yu-Wen Wu
Dr. Wu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Costa Mesa, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 386-5101.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Vanessa Yu-Wen Wu
Practice Location
1640 Newport Blvd Ste 300, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-7725
Mailing Address
1640 Newport Blvd Ste 300, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-7725
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