Caleb Chu, MD
NPI 1316668320 · Internal Medicine Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Caleb Chu, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1316668320).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316668320
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 61354883 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
906 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 195 | $81 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 126 | $110 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 104 | $113 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 99 | $87 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 96 | $135 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 130 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 718 | 129 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 590 | 64 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 488 | 64 |
| Lisinopril | 377 | 69 |
| Gabapentin | 360 | 71 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 272 | 61 |
| Trazodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$259 across 8 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
- 2022-09-07
- Last updated
- 2025-08-06
- Certified
- 2025-08-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caleb Chu's NPI number?
- Caleb Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316668320, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Caleb Chu's specialty?
- Caleb Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Caleb Chu located?
- Caleb Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 3020 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409-3317.
- What is Caleb Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Caleb Chu is (253) 844-4327.
- Does Caleb Chu accept Medicare?
- Caleb Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Caleb Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Caleb Chu's NPI (1316668320) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.