Sharon Chu, MD
NPI 1639304579 · Family Medicine Physician · Staten Island, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sharon Chu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Staten Island, NY (NPI 1639304579).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639304579
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 264558 (NY)
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
17 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
145 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 | 73 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 37 | $143 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 23 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 12 | $144 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$144 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 76 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 153 | 40 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 136 | 42 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 115 | 39 |
| Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)brand: Vitamin D2 | 115 | 26 |
| Lisinopril | 109 | 28 |
| Omeprazole | 109 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$720 across 30 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
- 2009-05-21
- Last updated
- 2013-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sharon Chu's NPI number?
- Sharon Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639304579, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sharon Chu's specialty?
- Sharon Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sharon Chu located?
- Sharon Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2079 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10303-1865.
- What is Sharon Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sharon Chu is (718) 815-6560.
- Does Sharon Chu accept Medicare?
- Sharon Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sharon Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Sharon Chu's NPI (1639304579) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.