Ferdinand Chua, MD
NPI 1861474975 · Internal Medicine Physician · Washington, DC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ferdinand Chua, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1861474975).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861474975
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD037395 (DC)
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
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
2,386 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 | 550 | $148 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 343 | $9 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 171 | $177 |
| 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 | 164 | $19 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 154 | $210 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 78 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 604 | 140 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 360 | 83 |
| Lisinopril | 191 | 36 |
| Famotidine | 149 | 28 |
| Losartan Potassium | 136 | 37 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 133 | 31 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 125 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,253 across 52 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
- 2005-11-15
- Last updated
- 2009-02-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ferdinand Chua's NPI number?
- Ferdinand Chua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861474975, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ferdinand Chua's specialty?
- Ferdinand Chua is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ferdinand Chua located?
- Ferdinand Chua's practice location on file with NPPES is 1160 Varnum St Ne, Washington, DC 20017-2107.
- What is Ferdinand Chua's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ferdinand Chua is (202) 526-3897.
- Does Ferdinand Chua accept Medicare?
- Ferdinand Chua is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ferdinand Chua's NPI active?
- Yes — Ferdinand Chua's NPI (1861474975) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-02-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.