Stephen Chu, MD
NPI 1972638690 · Anesthesiology Physician · San Luis Obispo, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Chu, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in San Luis Obispo, CA (NPI 1972638690).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972638690
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A86160 (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
19 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
226 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 120 | $120 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Eye00140 | 19 | $164 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 19 | $54 |
| Anesthesia for Retinal Surgery00145 | 15 | $185 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 15 | $139 |
| Anesthesia for Total Hip Replacement01214 | 13 | $362 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-22
- Last updated
- 2015-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Chu's NPI number?
- Stephen Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972638690, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Chu's specialty?
- Stephen Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Chu located?
- Stephen Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1806.
- What is Stephen Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Chu is (805) 928-1731.
- Does Stephen Chu accept Medicare?
- Stephen Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Chu's NPI (1972638690) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.