Kim-Thu Chu, M.D.
NPI 1316090392 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kim-Thu Chu, M.D. is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1316090392).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316090392
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K5271 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,038 across 51 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
- 2007-01-21
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
- Certified
- 2021-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kim-Thu Chu's NPI number?
- Kim-Thu Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316090392, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kim-Thu Chu's specialty?
- Kim-Thu Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kim-Thu Chu located?
- Kim-Thu Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 12606 W Houston Center Blvd Ste 302, Houston, TX 77082-2788.
- What is Kim-Thu Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kim-Thu Chu is (713) 230-8677.
- Does Kim-Thu Chu accept Medicare?
- Kim-Thu Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kim-Thu Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Kim-Thu Chu's NPI (1316090392) 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.