EUGENE S CHU MD
NPI 1396858536
Hospitalist in Iowa City, IA

Active since August 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.59/100
CMS Quality Rating
200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 52242(319) 356-4019(319) 353-8073 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 9, 2025, Nov 9, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Eugene S Chu Md NPPES

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

EUGENE S CHU MD (NPI 1396858536) is an individual hospitalist provider in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-53767) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396858536
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameEUGENE S CHUCredential: MD
Location Address200 HAWKINS DRIowa City, IA 52242-1009
Mailing Address200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (319) 356-4019 · Fax (319) 353-8073
Fax(319) 353-8073
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 9, 2025
NPI 1396858536 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in IA · MD-53767
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 DR.0038511 (CO), MD-53767 (IA)
200 HAWKINS DR, Iowa City, IA 52242

Other Identifiers 2

OtherP01064385CO · Medicare Railroad
Medicaid81454864CO

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

Eugene S 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 ID9335105402
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241024001290
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 3

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.
41 services21 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.
24 services17 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.
22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number160058
Location200 Hawkins DriveIowa City, IA 52242 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52242 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

74.59/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality56.12
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.2

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.

Emergency Medicine
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Chronic Disease Hospital
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Genetic Counselor, MS
200 HAWKINS DR, 31663 PFP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Obstetrics & Gynecology
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF OBGYN
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Health Educator
200 HAWKINS DR, 0733 JPP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

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 Eugene Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eugene Chu is 1396858536. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2006.

Where is Eugene Chu located?

Eugene Chu practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242. The listed phone number is (319) 356-4019.

What is Eugene Chu's specialty?

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

Is Eugene Chu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eugene 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 Eugene Chu accept?

Health plans from Medica list Eugene 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 Eugene Chu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Eugene Chu is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eugene Chu was last updated on April 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.