Wendell Wu, M.D.
Wendell Wu is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in Alexandria, VA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Wendell Wu, M.D. practices as part of a group child & adolescent psychiatry specialist practice in Alexandria, VA. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and schizophrenia (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 703dNPPES updated 2024-06-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.7%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
38
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
89
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,431
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $622k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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 Schizophrenia.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — 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 (-9%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$336 received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Wendell Wu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 19, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Taxonomy: 2084P0804X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 2004)
Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With Wendell Wu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Wendell Wu for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Alexandria 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 Wendell Wu
Dr. Wu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Alexandria, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (703) 746-3400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Wendell Wu
Practice Location
4850 Mark Center Dr, Alexandria, VA 22311-1882
Mailing Address
4850 Mark Center Dr, Alexandria, VA 22311-1882
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