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CORNEL CHIU MD
NPI 1013477645
Anesthesiology in Palo Alto, CA

Active since March 20, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
795 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO, CA 94301(650) 614-3253 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2026, Apr 8, 2024, Jul 3, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Cornel Chiu Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CORNEL CHIU MD (NPI 1013477645) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (A181988) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Drexel University College Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013477645
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCORNEL CHIUCredential: MD
Location Address795 EL CAMINO REALPalo Alto, CA 94301-2302
Mailing AddressPo Box 276950Sacramento, CA 95827-6950 · (650) 614-3253
Phone(650) 614-3253
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDrexel University College Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1013477645 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A181988
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
795 EL CAMINO REAL, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1300 Pasteur Drive, Lane 154Stanford, CA 94305-5133 · Phone (650) 723-6661 · Fax (650) 498-6205
Location 2300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305-2200 · Phone (650) 723-4000

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cornel Chiu Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5698133239
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230614001778
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Cornel Chiu reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
Same address
Multi-Specialty
795 EL CAMINO REAL
Palo Alto, CA 94301
NPI 1013950807 (650) 321-4121
Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile
0.8 mi
Children
725 WELCH RD
Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3,617 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417907940 (650) 498-6762
Stanford Health Care
0.9 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
300 PASTEUR DRIVE
Stanford, CA 94305
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 4,258 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437292927 (650) 723-4000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
26 services26 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
22 services22 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
11 services11 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. SHIRA BETH LIPTON M.D.
Dermatology
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Santa Clara County (650) 853-2982
DR. KATHERINE A KWIATKOWSKI MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Santa Clara County (650) 853-2904
MS. HEATHER HUGHES ROSE PT
Physical Therapist
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Santa Clara County (707) 280-2417
CRYSTAL TSAI MS, RD
Dietitian, Registered
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Santa Clara County (650) 853-2961
RUTH ROTHMAN MD
Dermatology
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Santa Clara County (650) 853-4865
WINONA TAN M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Santa Clara County (650) 853-2917
SHERRY HUANG MD
Family Medicine
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Santa Clara County (650) 853-2984
DR. JULIA MCKENZIE GABHART M.D.
Pediatrics
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Santa Clara County (650) 321-4121

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Cornel Chiu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cornel Chiu is 1013477645. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2019.

Where is Cornel Chiu located?

Cornel Chiu practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301. The listed phone number is (650) 614-3253.

What is Cornel Chiu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Cornel Chiu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cornel Chiu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cornel Chiu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cornel Chiu reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Sutter Bay Medical Foundation (Palo Alto, CA), Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile (Palo Alto, CA) and Stanford Health Care (Stanford, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Cornel Chiu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cornel Chiu was last updated on August 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.