CHENG CHU M.D. – NPI #1578824058
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHENG CHU is a physician located in SHREVEPORT, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578824058 to CHENG CHU on May 31, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Dec 25, 2017. 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 CHENG CHU below.

NPI Profile for
CHENG CHU

NPI Number
1578824058
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHENG CHU
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1800 BUCKNER ST STE C120
SHREVEPORT, LA 71101-4453
Phone: (575) 312-7735 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 LA 306488

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

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
CHENG CHU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HEALTH SYSTEM
      1453 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
    • DESOTO REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
      207 JEFFERSON STREET
      MANSFIELD, LA 71052
    • NORTH CADDO MEDICAL CENTER
      815 SOUTH PINE STREET
      VIVIAN, LA 71082
    • SABINE MEDICAL CENTER
      240 HIGHLAND DRIVE
      MANY, LA 71449
    • WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC
      2600 GREENWOOD ROAD
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FKC - NORTH CADDO PARISH
      110 AIRPORT DR
      VIVIAN, LA 71082
    • FMCNA - MANY
      100 DEVERA DR
      MANY, LA 71449
    • FMCNA - SHREVEPORT REGIONAL
      1130 Kings Hwy
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71104

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