DR. WALTER CHUA M.D.
NPI 1407034689
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in East Meadow, NY

Active since February 09, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2201 HEMPSTEAD TPKE, EAST MEADOW, NY 11554(516) 572-6395(516) 572-0593 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Walter Chua M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WALTER CHUA M.D. (NPI 1407034689) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in East Meadow, New York, licensed in New York (233088) and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407034689
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER CHUACredential: M.D.
Location Address2201 HEMPSTEAD TPKEEast Meadow, NY 11554-1859
Mailing Address2201 Hempstead TpkeEast Meadow, NY 11554-1859
Fax(516) 572-0593
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateFebruary 9, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 2014
NPI 1407034689 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in NY · 233088
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 233088 (NY)
2201 HEMPSTEAD TPKE, East Meadow, NY 11554

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

Dr. Walter Chua 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 ID345313813
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080716000312
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 4

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
199 services115 patients
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.
107 services78 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
46 services46 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.
34 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New Rochelle, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330184
Location16 Guion PlaceNew Rochelle, NY 10802 · Westchester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

White Plains Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · White Plains, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330304
Location41 East Post R0adWhite Plains, NY 10601 · Westchester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11554 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$117.62 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

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

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.

Registered Nurse
2201 HEMPSTEAD TPKE, NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Occupational Therapist
2201 HEMPSTEAD TPKE, NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Social Worker
2201 HEMPSTEAD TPKE
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Registered Nurse
2201 HEMPSTEAD TPKE
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2201 HEMPSTEAD TPKE
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2201 HEMPSTEAD TPKE
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2201 HEMPSTEAD TPKE
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2201 HEMPSTEAD TPKE
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554

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 Walter Chua's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Chua is 1407034689. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 9, 2008.

Where is Walter Chua located?

Walter Chua practices at 2201 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554. The listed phone number is (516) 572-6395.

What is Walter Chua's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Walter Chua enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Chua 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.

Is Walter Chua affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walter Chua is affiliated with Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital and White Plains Hospital Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Chua was last updated on September 4, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.