BENJAMIN ADAM CHU
NPI 1437541828
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Los Angeles, CA

Active since February 23, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
757 WESTWOOD PLZ STE 3325, LOS ANGELES, CA 90095(310) 267-8626 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 10, 2024, Jul 12, 2022, May 9, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Benjamin Adam Chu NPPES

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

BENJAMIN ADAM CHU (NPI 1437541828) is an individual pain medicine provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A176189) and active in the NPI registry since February 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437541828
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LP2900X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN ADAM CHU
Location Address757 WESTWOOD PLZ STE 3325Los Angeles, CA 90095-2909
Mailing Address5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631 · (310) 301-5200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 2024
NPI 1437541828 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP2900X
License Licensed in CA · A176189
Definition
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
757 WESTWOOD PLZ STE 3325, Los Angeles, CA 90095

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

Benjamin Adam Chu 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 ID1658758735
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220510002835
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 7

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.

Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration 01996
Continuous spinal drug administration is a hospital procedure where medication is delivered directly into the spinal fluid through a small tube. It helps manage pain or other conditions. Daily hospital management involves monitoring for effectiveness and any potential side effects.
84 services40 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.
60 services31 patients
Insertion of tube and injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal 62324
This procedure involves placing a tube into your middle or upper spine canal. A substance is then injected through the tube. This can help diagnose or treat various conditions related to the spine and nervous system. It is performed by skilled healthcare professionals.
28 services26 patients
Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter 64448
This procedure involves the slow, steady delivery of a medication into your thigh nerve. An anesthetic agent or steroid is used to manage pain or inflammation. It's a safe, effective way to deliver medication directly to the area that needs it.
22 services22 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.
20 services20 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
12 services12 patients

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.

97.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality95.72
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost81.58

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.

Anesthesiology
757 WESTWOOD PLZ STE 3325
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
Anesthesiology
757 WESTWOOD PLZ STE 3325
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
757 WESTWOOD PLZ STE 3325
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
Anesthesiology
757 WESTWOOD PLZ STE 3325
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
Anesthesiology
757 WESTWOOD PLZ STE 3325
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
757 WESTWOOD PLZ STE 3325
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
757 WESTWOOD PLZ STE 3325
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095
Anesthesiology
757 WESTWOOD PLZ STE 3325
LOS ANGELES, CA 90095

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 Benjamin Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Chu is 1437541828. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2015.

Where is Benjamin Chu located?

Benjamin Chu practices at 757 Westwood Plz Ste 3325, Los Angeles, CA 90095. The listed phone number is (310) 267-8626.

What is Benjamin Chu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LP2900X.

Is Benjamin Chu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Chu was last updated on September 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.