ALLEN W. CHU M.D.
NPI 1205809936
Hospitalist in Durham, NC

Q: What is Allen Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Allen Chu is 1205809936. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2006.

Q: What is Allen Chu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Allen Chu was last updated on April 14, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since February 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3643 N ROXBORO ST, DURHAM, NC 27704(919) 470-4000(194) 708-5799 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 14, 2024, Feb 10, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Allen W. Chu M.d. NPPES

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

ALLEN W. CHU M.D. (NPI 1205809936) is an individual hospitalist provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2018-02689) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205809936

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameALLEN W. CHUCredential: M.D.

Location Address3643 N ROXBORO STDurham, NC 27704-2702

Mailing Address3643 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704-2702 · (919) 470-4000 · Fax (194) 708-5799

Phone(919) 470-4000

Fax(194) 708-5799

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 2000

Enumeration DateFebruary 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2024

✔ NPI 1205809936 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2018-02689

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2018-02689 (NC)

3643 N ROXBORO ST, Durham, NC 27704

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Allen W. Chu M.d. 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 ID2062414436

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190320000757

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 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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

162 services83 patients

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.

121 services65 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

64 services64 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

55 services19 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.

32 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Duke Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number340155

Location3643 N Roxboro StreetDurham, NC 27704 · 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

1 supplier13 claims13 services$52.70 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers14 claims14 services$17.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers28 claims28 services$91.19 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier15 claims15 services$34.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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