Michael Chiu, PT
NPI 1851818165 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Irvine, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Chiu, PT is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Irvine, CA (NPI 1851818165).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851818165
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- PT
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 293665 (CA)
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
8 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
1,579 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 1,017 | $26 |
| Therapy Procedure for Walking Training, Each 15 Minutes97116 | 203 | $24 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 185 | $22 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 127 | $34 |
| Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes97162 | 30 | $108 |
| Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 20 Minutes97161 | 17 | $108 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $22–$108 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-08-28
- Last updated
- 2026-01-23
- Certified
- 2026-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Chiu's NPI number?
- Michael Chiu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851818165, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Chiu's specialty?
- Michael Chiu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Chiu located?
- Michael Chiu's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 Pacifica Ste 270, Irvine, CA 92618-7338.
- What is Michael Chiu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Chiu is (714) 999-6596.
- Does Michael Chiu accept Medicare?
- Michael Chiu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Chiu's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Chiu's NPI (1851818165) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.