Cheng Chu, M.D.
NPI 1578824058 · Nephrology Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cheng Chu, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1578824058).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578824058
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 306488 (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
14 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
5,343 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 35 Minutes99232 | 1,166 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 513 | $112 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 465 | $5 |
| Magnesium Level83735 | 421 | $6 |
| Kidney Function Blood Test Panel80069 | 417 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 401 | $117 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 207 | 51 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 182 | 47 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 100 | 28 |
| Furosemide | 89 | 30 |
| Carvedilol | 66 | 19 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 57 | 19 |
| Lisinopril | 56 | 15 |
| Potassium Chloride |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,274 across 58 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
- 2012-05-31
- Last updated
- 2017-12-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cheng Chu's NPI number?
- Cheng Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578824058, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cheng Chu's specialty?
- Cheng Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cheng Chu located?
- Cheng Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1800 Buckner St Ste C120, Shreveport, LA 71101-4453.
- What is Cheng Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cheng Chu is (575) 312-7735.
- Does Cheng Chu accept Medicare?
- Cheng Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cheng Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Cheng Chu's NPI (1578824058) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-12-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.