Chau Vu, M.D.
NPI 1689671497 · Specialist · Webster, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chau Vu, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Webster, TX (NPI 1689671497).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689671497
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K5423 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
2,020 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 | 592 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 493 | $133 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 247 | $16 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 196 | $361 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 187 | $95 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Allopurinol | 272 | 84 |
| Furosemide | 190 | 74 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 156 | 53 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 145 | 44 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 103 | 35 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 80 | — |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 66 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$401 across 28 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
- 2005-07-07
- Last updated
- 2007-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chau Vu's NPI number?
- Chau Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689671497, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chau Vu's specialty?
- Chau Vu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Chau Vu located?
- Chau Vu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1567 Live Oak St, Webster, TX 77598-4154.
- What is Chau Vu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chau Vu is (281) 332-2400.
- Does Chau Vu accept Medicare?
- Chau Vu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chau Vu's NPI active?
- Yes — Chau Vu's NPI (1689671497) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.