Benjamin Chu
NPI 1437541828 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Chu is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1437541828).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437541828
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A176189 (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
11 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
237 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Hospital Management of Continuous Spinal Drug Administration01996 | 84 | $64 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 60 | $51 |
| Insertion of Tube and Injection of Substance Into Middle Or Upper Spine Canal62324 | 28 | $89 |
| Continuous Infusion of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve) Through Catheter64448 | 22 | $71 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 20 | $397 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$239 across 3 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
- 2015-02-23
- Last updated
- 2024-09-10
- Certified
- 2024-09-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Chu's NPI number?
- Benjamin Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437541828, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Chu's specialty?
- Benjamin Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Chu located?
- Benjamin Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 757 Westwood Plz Ste 3325, Los Angeles, CA 90095-2909.
- What is Benjamin Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Chu is (310) 267-8626.
- Does Benjamin Chu accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Chu's NPI (1437541828) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.