VIVIAN HOU CHU MD
NPI 1083628176
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Durham, NC

Active since July 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4101 N ROXBORO ST, DURHAM, NC 27704(919) 684-8111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Vivian Hou Chu Md NPPES

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

VIVIAN HOU CHU MD (NPI 1083628176) is an individual infectious disease provider in Durham, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083628176
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameVIVIAN HOU CHUCredential: MD
Location Address4101 N ROXBORO STDurham, NC 27704-2121
Mailing Address4101 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704-2121 · (919) 684-8111
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSColumbia University College Of Physicians And SurgeonsGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023
NPI 1083628176 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
4101 N ROXBORO ST, Durham, NC 27704

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vivian Hou Chu 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 ID9436155058
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061004000504
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
114 services58 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
62 services62 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27704 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
4101 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
4101 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4101 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
4101 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Pediatrics
4101 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Physician Assistant
4101 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
4101 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
4101 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704

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 Vivian Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vivian Chu is 1083628176. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2006.

Where is Vivian Chu located?

Vivian Chu practices at 4101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704. The listed phone number is (919) 684-8111.

What is Vivian Chu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Vivian Chu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vivian Chu 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.

What insurance does Vivian Chu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Vivian Chu as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Vivian Chu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vivian Chu is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vivian Chu was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.