Nhu Chau, MD
NPI 1174714729 · Internal Medicine Physician · San Jose, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nhu Chau, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in San Jose, CA (NPI 1174714729).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174714729
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A94534 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 73 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 249 | 96 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 197 | 72 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 183 | 64 |
| Losartan Potassium | 175 | 67 |
| Lisinopril | 167 | 67 |
| Famotidine | 116 | 45 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 103 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-08
- Last updated
- 2021-12-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nhu Chau's NPI number?
- Nhu Chau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174714729, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nhu Chau's specialty?
- Nhu Chau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nhu Chau located?
- Nhu Chau's practice location on file with NPPES is 280 Hospital Pkwy, San Jose, CA 95119-1103.
- What is Nhu Chau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nhu Chau is (408) 209-5288.
- Does Nhu Chau accept Medicare?
- Nhu Chau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nhu Chau's NPI active?
- Yes — Nhu Chau's NPI (1174714729) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.