Nelson Chu, MD
NPI 1710969027 · Nephrology Physician · Warwick, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nelson Chu, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Warwick, RI (NPI 1710969027).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710969027
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD08422 (RI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
244 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 123 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 75 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 46 | $181 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$181 (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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 160 | 44 |
| Furosemide | 116 | 33 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 97 | 29 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 91 | 21 |
| Losartan Potassium | 74 | 25 |
| Lisinopril | 72 | 24 |
| Carvedilol | 42 | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-14
- Last updated
- 2015-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nelson Chu's NPI number?
- Nelson Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710969027, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nelson Chu's specialty?
- Nelson Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nelson Chu located?
- Nelson Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 250 Centerville Rd, Warwick, RI 02886-4382.
- What is Nelson Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nelson Chu is (401) 739-7380.
- Does Nelson Chu accept Medicare?
- Nelson Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nelson Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Nelson Chu's NPI (1710969027) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.