CHI K CHU PA
NPI 1740044122
Physician Assistant in Knoxville, TN

Q: What is Chi Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chi Chu is 1740044122. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 7, 2024. The provider is also known as Tommy Chu.

Q: What is Chi Chu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chi Chu was last updated on January 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since February 07, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1600 ACCELERATOR WAY STE 200, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 546-2663(865) 546-9047 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 14, 2026, Jul 25, 2024, Feb 7, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

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About Chi K Chu Pa NPPES

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

CHI K CHU PA (NPI 1740044122) is an individual physician assistant in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (5870) and active in the NPI registry since February 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cumberland Medical Center, and is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740044122

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameCHI K CHUCredential: PA

Location Address1600 ACCELERATOR WAY STE 200Knoxville, TN 37920-3078

Mailing Address8320 E Walker Springs Ln Ste 200Knoxville, TN 37923-3120 · (865) 769-4500 · Fax (865) 769-4501

Phone(865) 546-2663

Fax(865) 546-9047

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSLincoln Memorial University Medical DepartmentGraduated 2023

Enumeration DateFebruary 7, 2024

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 14, 2026

✔ NPI 1740044122 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 5870

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X · License 5870 (TN)

1600 ACCELERATOR WAY STE 200, Knoxville, TN 37920

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Tommy Chu

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Chi K Chu Pa 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 ID9436593985

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240223000076

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

64 services63 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.

57 services57 patients

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Cumberland Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Crossville, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440009

Location421 S Main StCrossville, TN 38555 · Cumberland County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Health System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440015

Location1924 Alcoa HighwayKnoxville, TN 37920 · Knox County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Leconte Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sevierville, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number440081

Location742 Middlecreek RoadSevierville, TN 37862 · Sevier County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37920 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

$81.53 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

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Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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