Howard Chu, D.M.D., M.S.
NPI 1902288285 · Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry · Baldwin Park, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Dentist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Chu, D.M.D., M.S. is a Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry provider in Baldwin Park, CA (NPI 1902288285).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902288285
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics DentistryDental Providers
- Credential
- D.M.D., M.S.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 64248 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$598 across 10 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
- 2015-06-23
- Last updated
- 2015-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Chu's NPI number?
- Howard Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902288285, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Chu's specialty?
- Howard Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry (Dental Providers).
- Where is Howard Chu located?
- Howard Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 3223 Baldwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park, CA 91706-4802.
- What is Howard Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Chu is (626) 337-0237.
- Does Howard Chu accept Medicare?
- Howard Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Chu's NPI (1902288285) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.