VINCENT W. CHU M.D. – NPI #1891976221
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

VINCENT CHU is a radiologist located in PLANO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891976221 to VINCENT CHU on November 14, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on May 31, 2016. 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 VINCENT CHU below.

NPI Profile for
VINCENT W. CHU

NPI Number
1891976221
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VINCENT W. CHU
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1820 PRESTON PARK BLVD
SUITE 1825
PLANO, TX 75093-3656
Phone: (972) 867-7862 Fax: (972) 612-1623
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
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary)		 TX N4347

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
TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2006
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
VINCENT CHU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEDICAL CITY ALLIANCE
      3101 NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY
      FORT WORTH, TX 76177
    • TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL ALLIANCE
      10864 TEXAS HEALTH TRAIL
      FORT WORTH, TX 76244
    • TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL ALLEN
      1105 CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY NORTH
      ALLEN, TX 75013
    • TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DENTON
      3000 N I-35
      DENTON, TX 76201
    • TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANO
      6200 W PARKER RD
      PLANO, TX 75093

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