May Chiu, MD
NPI 1407857329 · Nephrology Physician · Walnut Creek, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
May Chiu, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Walnut Creek, CA (NPI 1407857329).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407857329
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G84473 (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
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
2,565 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 50 Minutes99233 | 749 | $130 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 393 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 309 | $152 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 288 | $401 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 212 | $74 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 195 | 59 |
| Losartan Potassium | 102 | 31 |
| Carvedilol | 81 | 28 |
| Furosemide | 51 | 19 |
| Allopurinol | 33 | — |
| Lisinopril | 24 | — |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 23 | — |
| Sevelamer Carbonate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$611 across 21 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
- 2005-08-02
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is May Chiu's NPI number?
- May Chiu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407857329, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is May Chiu's specialty?
- May Chiu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is May Chiu located?
- May Chiu's practice location on file with NPPES is 112 La Casa Via, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3091.
- What is May Chiu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for May Chiu is (925) 944-0351.
- Does May Chiu accept Medicare?
- May Chiu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is May Chiu's NPI active?
- Yes — May Chiu's NPI (1407857329) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.