Karina Escudero Chu, MD
NPI 1053826156 · General Practice Physician · Plant City, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karina Escudero Chu, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Plant City, FL (NPI 1053826156).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053826156
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ACN1469 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 99 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 700 | 232 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 417 | 144 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 316 | 136 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 264 | 90 |
| Metformin Hcl | 232 | 95 |
| Omeprazole | 229 | 82 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$78 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-12-11
- Last updated
- 2026-03-25
- Certified
- 2026-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karina Escudero Chu's NPI number?
- Karina Escudero Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053826156, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karina Escudero Chu's specialty?
- Karina Escudero Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karina Escudero Chu located?
- Karina Escudero Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 228 W Alexander St, Plant City, FL 33563-7157.
- What is Karina Escudero Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karina Escudero Chu is (813) 535-4816.
- Does Karina Escudero Chu accept Medicare?
- Karina Escudero Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karina Escudero Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Karina Escudero Chu's NPI (1053826156) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.