Paul Chiu, MD
NPI 1467440883 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Alhambra, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Chiu, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Alhambra, CA (NPI 1467440883).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467440883
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A81278 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2,023 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 | 963 | $91 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 239 | $10 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 223 | $112 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 141 | $95 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 119 | $68 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Naproxen | 150 | 91 |
| Gabapentin | 105 | 46 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 86 | 37 |
| Celecoxib | 81 | 35 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 50 | 21 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 38 | 13 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,012 across 52 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
- 2005-10-10
- Last updated
- 2023-06-08
- Certified
- 2023-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Chiu's NPI number?
- Paul Chiu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467440883, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Chiu's specialty?
- Paul Chiu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Chiu located?
- Paul Chiu's practice location on file with NPPES is 707 S Garfield Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801-5859.
- What is Paul Chiu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Chiu is (626) 281-7246.
- Does Paul Chiu accept Medicare?
- Paul Chiu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Chiu's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Chiu's NPI (1467440883) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.