CHRISTOPHER CHU MD – NPI #1326205873
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHRISTOPHER CHU is a physician located in LOS ANGELES, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1326205873 to CHRISTOPHER CHU on May 21, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Mar 30, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER CHU below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER CHU

NPI Number
1326205873
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER CHU
Credentials
MD
Primary location
711 W COLLEGE ST
SUITE #540
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012-1163
Phone: (213) 673-1880 Fax: (213) 617-7516
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 30, 2020

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 CA A111172

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY FEINBERG MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2007
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER CHU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • L A DOWNTOWN MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
      1711 WEST TEMPLE STREET
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90026
    • LONG BEACH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
      2801 ATLANTIC AVE
      LONG BEACH, CA 90806
    • LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      4081 E OLYMPIC BLVD
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90023
    • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL AT HOLLYWOOD
      6245 DE LONGPRE AVE
      HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028
  • NURSING HOME
    • HIGHLAND PARK SKILLED NURSING AND WELLNESS CENTER
      5125 MONTE VISTA ST.
      LOS ANGELES, CA 90042

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