Walter Chua, M.D.
NPI 1407034689 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · East Meadow, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Chua, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in East Meadow, NY (NPI 1407034689).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407034689
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 233088 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
386 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 199 | $252 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 107 | $93 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 46 | $155 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 34 | $140 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $93–$252 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-02-09
- Last updated
- 2014-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Chua's NPI number?
- Walter Chua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407034689, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Chua's specialty?
- Walter Chua is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Chua located?
- Walter Chua's practice location on file with NPPES is 2201 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554-1859.
- What is Walter Chua's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Chua is (516) 572-6395.
- Does Walter Chua accept Medicare?
- Walter Chua is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Chua's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Chua's NPI (1407034689) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.