PAUL REN CHU M.D.
NPI 1477558658
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Independence, MO

Q: What is Paul Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Chu is 1477558658. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2005.

Q: What is Paul Chu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Chu was last updated on February 9, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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 June 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

19550 E 39TH ST S, STE. 220, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057(816) 461-6837(816) 833-1760 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Paul Ren Chu M.d. NPPES

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

PAUL REN CHU M.D. (NPI 1477558658) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Independence, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (102011) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Overland Park Reg Med Ctr, and is a graduate of University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477558658

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X

Provider Legal NamePAUL REN CHUCredential: M.D.

Location Address19550 E 39TH ST S, STE. 220Independence, MO 64057-2358

Mailing Address19550 E 39th St S, Ste. 220Independence, MO 64057-2358 · (816) 461-6837 · Fax (816) 833-1760

Phone(816) 461-6837

Fax(816) 833-1760

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Wisconsin School Of MedicineGraduated 1987

Enumeration DateJune 15, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 2022

✔ NPI 1477558658 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0000X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 102011

Definition

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Interventional CardiologyTaxonomy 207RI0011X · License 102011 (MO)

19550 E 39TH ST S, Independence, MO 64057

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid208512418MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.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

Paul Ren 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 ID6103862594

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050707000676, I20190515001785

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 20

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

498 services376 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306

This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.

449 services434 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

324 services233 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.

289 services110 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

187 services171 patients

Heart muscle strain imaging 93356

Heart muscle strain imaging is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It helps doctors evaluate how well your heart muscle is working and detect any damage or disease. This can aid in diagnosing heart conditions and guiding treatment plans.

172 services165 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.

94 services89 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

74 services53 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.

59 services58 patients

Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 93308

A follow-up ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It helps doctors monitor your heart's function and structures after initial assessment or treatment.

37 services36 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

30 services30 patients

Ultrasound of heart 93307

An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. This test allows your doctor to monitor how your heart and its valves are functioning. It's a safe, painless process that can help diagnose heart conditions.

27 services27 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 93325

An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.

21 services20 patients

Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up 93321

This procedure, an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It aids in assessing your heart's blood flow, chambers, and valves. It's a follow-up procedure, ensuring that your heart is functioning properly post-treatment.

16 services15 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

13 services13 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

13 services12 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.

12 services11 patients

Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 93018

An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure to assess how your heart functions under stress. It can involve exercising or medication to make your heart work harder while an ECG records its activity. A physician reviews the results.

11 services11 patients

Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional 93228

An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical signals in your heart. For up to 30 days, a small device will continuously monitor your heart's activity. A healthcare professional will then review the data and provide a report on your heart's function.

11 services11 patients

Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report 93312

This procedure, called a transesophageal echocardiogram, uses a small probe passed into your esophagus to capture detailed images of your heart. The report provides information about your heart's structure and function.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Overland Park Reg Med Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Overland Park, KS

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number170176

Location10500 Quivira RoadOverland Park, KS 66215 · Johnson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Research Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, MO

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number260027

Location2316 E Meyer BlvdKansas City, MO 64132 · Jackson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Centerpoint Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Independence, MO

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number260095

Location19600 East 39th StreetIndependence, MO 64057 · Jackson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Golden Valley Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Clinton, MO

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number260175

Location1600 N 2nd StClinton, MO 64735 · Henry County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carroll County Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Carrollton, MO

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number261332

Location1502 North JeffersonCarrollton, MO 64633 · Carroll County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64057 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

$127.61 typical visit price

range $55.29 – $168.52

Typical copayment $31.90 (range $13.82 – $42.13)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$69.10 typical visit price

range $17.60 – $137.20

Typical copayment $17.27 (range $4.40 – $34.30)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

75/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Reported Quality Measures

Depression Utilization of the PHQ-9 Tool

The percentage of patients age 18 and older with the diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who have a completed PHQ-9 during each applicable 4 month period in which there was a qualifying visit

9%22 patients

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period

79%214 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

93%3,960 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period

86%871 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

58%80 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

97%515 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

81%1,132 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

63%1,335 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

53%851 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen

15%1,205 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

100%1,132 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

20%1,132 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 0% · 862 patients

0%862 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

13%1,132 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

COURTNEY ADAMS

Physician Assistant (Medical)

19550 E 39TH ST S, STE 410
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Jackson County (816) 303-2400

DR. SOL H. DUBIN M.D.

Specialist

19550 E 39TH ST S, SUITE 400
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Jackson County (816) 254-4800

NIKKI A VOGEL PA

Physician Assistant

19550 E 39TH ST S, STE 410
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Jackson County (816) 303-2400

DR. AMY LEE TROUT M.D.

Specialist

19550 E 39TH ST S, STE 300
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Jackson County (816) 478-0220

INDEPENDENCE WOMEN'S CLINIC

Obstetrics & Gynecology

19550 E 39TH ST S, SUITE 300
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Jackson County (816) 478-0220

MRS. LINDSAY G BEDORA RN, APRN, WHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)

19550 E 39TH ST S, SUITE 300
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Jackson County (816) 478-0220

STEVEN B WILKINSON MD

Neurological Surgery

19550 E 39TH ST S, SUITE 105-A
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Jackson County (816) 833-0466

DR. TIMOTHY ALLEN HALL M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

19550 E 39TH ST S, STE 300
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Jackson County (816) 478-0220

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 Paul Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Chu is 1477558658. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2005.

Where is Paul Chu located?

Paul Chu practices at 19550 E 39th St S Ste. 220, Independence, MO 64057. The listed phone number is (816) 461-6837.

What is Paul Chu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Paul Chu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul 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 Paul Chu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Paul 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 Paul Chu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Chu is affiliated with Overland Park Reg Med Ctr, Research Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Golden Valley Memorial Hospital and Carroll County Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Chu was last updated on February 9, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.