Franklin Chu, MD
NPI 1700809753 · Urology Physician · San Bernardino, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Franklin Chu, MD is a Urology Physician provider in San Bernardino, CA (NPI 1700809753).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700809753
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C395830 (CA)
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
19 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
760 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 | 268 | $96 |
| Simple Bladder Irrigation And/Or Instillation51700 | 156 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 103 | $135 |
| Administration of Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96402 | 65 | $38 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 57 | $12 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Finasteride | 1,291 | 440 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 964 | 337 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 171 | 57 |
| Bicalutamide | 51 | 31 |
| Relugolixbrand: Orgovyx | 47 | — |
| Sildenafil Citrate | 44 | 12 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 43 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$994 across 53 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
- 2006-07-25
- Last updated
- 2015-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Franklin Chu's NPI number?
- Franklin Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700809753, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Franklin Chu's specialty?
- Franklin Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Franklin Chu located?
- Franklin Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 489e 21st St, San Bernardino, CA 92404-4816.
- What is Franklin Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Franklin Chu is (909) 882-2973.
- Does Franklin Chu accept Medicare?
- Franklin Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Franklin Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Franklin Chu's NPI (1700809753) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.