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TUN S CHU MD
NPI 1720048820
Surgery in Toms River, NJ

Active since March 24, 2006PECOS Enrolled
599 ROUTE 37 WEST, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755(732) 349-5885(732) 349-1815 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Tun S Chu Md NPPES

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

TUN S CHU MD (NPI 1720048820) is an individual surgery provider in Toms River, New Jersey and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720048820
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameTUN S CHUCredential: MD
Location Address599 ROUTE 37 WESTToms River, NJ 08755
Mailing Address599 Route 37 WestToms River, NJ 08755 · (732) 349-5885 · Fax (732) 349-1815
Phone(732) 349-5885
Fax(732) 349-1815
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1720048820 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
599 ROUTE 37 WEST, Toms River, NJ 08755
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Tun S Chu Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Tun Chu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Deborah Cardiovascular Group, P.C.
19 mi
Specialist
200 TRENTON RD
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 77 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821041732 (609) 893-1200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08755 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
$94.90 typical visit price
range $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $23.72 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.45 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $19.11 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
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.

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 Tun Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tun Chu is 1720048820. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2006.

Where is Tun Chu located?

Tun Chu practices at 599 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755. The listed phone number is (732) 349-5885.

What is Tun Chu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Tun Chu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tun Chu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Tun Chu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tun Chu reassigns Medicare benefits to Deborah Cardiovascular Group, P.C. (Browns Mills, NJ). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Tun Chu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tun Chu was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.