Melvin Chu, M.D.
NPI 1861805012 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houma, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melvin Chu, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houma, LA (NPI 1861805012).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861805012
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 306926 (LA)
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
183 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 158 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 25 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$90 (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 · 121 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 603 | 176 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 475 | 145 |
| Gabapentin | 303 | 68 |
| Losartan Potassium | 263 | 76 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 238 | 81 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 201 | 51 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1231 Kenneydale AveRosemead, CA 91770-4130Phone: (323) 388-8786
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-05
- Last updated
- 2017-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melvin Chu's NPI number?
- Melvin Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861805012, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melvin Chu's specialty?
- Melvin Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melvin Chu located?
- Melvin Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 144 Valhi Lagoon Xing, Houma, LA 70360-3208.
- What is Melvin Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melvin Chu is (985) 262-1639.
- Does Melvin Chu accept Medicare?
- Melvin Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melvin Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Melvin Chu's NPI (1861805012) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.