Uyen Chu, M.D.
NPI 1467459156 · Surgery Physician · Lafayette, LA
Uyen Chu, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1467459156).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467459156
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 14067R (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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
341 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 Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 84 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 83 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 39 | $123 |
| Removal of Gallbladder Using an Endoscope47562 | 27 | $619 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 178 | 42 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 98 | 13 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 95 | 17 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 86 | 25 |
| Famotidine | 60 | 22 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 60 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 across 6 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4212 W Congress StSte 2100Lafayette, LA 70506-6765Phone: (337) 408-4808Fax: (337) 408-4818
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-07
- Last updated
- 2022-08-17
- Certified
- 2022-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Uyen Chu's NPI number?
- Uyen Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467459156, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Uyen Chu's specialty?
- Uyen Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Uyen Chu located?
- Uyen Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 4630 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 408, Lafayette, LA 70508-6950.
- What is Uyen Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Uyen Chu is (337) 470-3980.
- Is Uyen Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Uyen Chu's NPI (1467459156) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.