Vivian Chu, MD
NPI 1083628176 · Infectious Disease Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vivian Chu, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1083628176).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083628176
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
176 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 114 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 62 | $159 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $108–$159 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 36 |
| Efavirenz/Emtricit/Tenofovr Dfbrand: Efavirenz-Emtric-Tenofov Disop | 21 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 20 |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 20 |
| Fluconazole | 16 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 15 |
| Cephalexin | 13 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 13 |
| Alprazolam | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vivian Chu's NPI number?
- Vivian Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083628176, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vivian Chu's specialty?
- Vivian Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vivian Chu located?
- Vivian Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 4101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704-2121.
- What is Vivian Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vivian Chu is (919) 684-8111.
- Does Vivian Chu accept Medicare?
- Vivian Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vivian Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Vivian Chu's NPI (1083628176) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.