Peter Chu, MD
NPI 1396788014 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Palm Springs, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Peter Chu, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Palm Springs, CA (NPI 1396788014).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396788014
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200388 (LA)
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
20 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
57 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 38 | $94 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 19 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$94 (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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 184 | 180 |
| Methylprednisolone | 170 | 164 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 71 | 69 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 65 | 63 |
| Prednisone | 63 | 63 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 61 | 60 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 43 | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$146 across 1 record (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
- 2006-06-13
- Last updated
- 2024-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peter Chu's NPI number?
- Peter Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396788014, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Peter Chu's specialty?
- Peter Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Peter Chu located?
- Peter Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 275 N El Cielo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262-6972.
- What is Peter Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Peter Chu is (760) 323-8657.
- Does Peter Chu accept Medicare?
- Peter Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Peter Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Peter Chu's NPI (1396788014) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.