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Richard T. Tu, M.D.

Q: What is the NPI number for Richard Tu?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Richard Tu is 1982701918, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Hospitalist Physician in Carmichael, CA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1982701918

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Richard T. Tu

Credential M.D.

Sex Male

Practice address 6555 Coyle Ave Ste 180, Carmichael, CA, 95608

Phone (916) 536-3540

Enumeration date Sep 20, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Nov 28, 2017

Taxonomy & licenses

207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License A54032 (CA) Secondary

208M00000X Hospitalist Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License A54032 (CA) Primary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
MCMG299500	Other	CA	WESTERN HEALTH ADVANTAGE
00A540320	Medicaid	CA	-
7307489	Other	CA	AETNA
314279	Other	CA	INTERPLAN
90138927	Other	CA	PACIFICARE
A54032	Other	CA	BLUE CROSS
000810574854	Other	CA	PHCS
00A540320	Other	CA	BLUE SHIELD
104583	Other	CA	HEALTH NET
1739985	Other	CA	GREAT WEST
5105188	Other	CA	CIGNA
2125739	Other	CA	UNITED HEALTHCARE
5400150	Other	CA	FIRST HEALTH

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Richard Tu?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Richard Tu is 1982701918, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Where does Richard Tu practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Carmichael, CA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2017-11-28.