Alan Chu, MD, MPH
NPI 1659766715 · Internal Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alan Chu, MD, MPH is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1659766715).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659766715
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,575 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 396 | $115 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 330 | $63 |
| Acupuncture, Initial 15 Minutes97810 | 269 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 269 | $91 |
| Blood Test, Clotting Time85610 | 77 | $4 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 55 | $67 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 94 | 34 |
| Losartan Potassium | 63 | 20 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 59 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 42 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 41 | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 39 | 13 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$167 across 1 record (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
- 2015-04-05
- Last updated
- 2018-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alan Chu's NPI number?
- Alan Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659766715, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alan Chu's specialty?
- Alan Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alan Chu located?
- Alan Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095.
- What is Alan Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alan Chu is (310) 825-8307.
- Does Alan Chu accept Medicare?
- Alan Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alan Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Alan Chu's NPI (1659766715) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.