Christopher Chu, MD
NPI 1326205873 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Chu, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1326205873).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326205873
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A111172 (CA)
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
18 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
17,873 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 8,849 | $82 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 3,219 | $8 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 2,642 | $136 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 1,375 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 665 | $139 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 433 | 118 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 353 | 116 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 350 | 102 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 297 | 75 |
| Furosemide | 230 | 65 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 204 | 47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,595 across 144 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
- 2008-05-21
- Last updated
- 2020-03-30
- Certified
- 2020-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Chu's NPI number?
- Christopher Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326205873, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Chu's specialty?
- Christopher Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Chu located?
- Christopher Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 711 W College St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-1163.
- What is Christopher Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Chu is (213) 673-1880.
- Does Christopher Chu accept Medicare?
- Christopher Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Chu's NPI (1326205873) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.