DR. CHRISTOPHER T CHU MD
NPI 1811377286
Dermatology - Dermatopathology in Austin, TX
About Dr. Christopher T Chu Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHRISTOPHER T CHU MD (NPI 1811377286) is an individual dermatopathology provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (S7026) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Kyle, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2015).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
Secondary Practice Location 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Christopher T Chu Md 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
8Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Chu reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Austin, TX 78735
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
Georgetown, TX 78633
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
Waco, TX 76712
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 104 clinicians in this Medicare group
Huntsville, TX 77340
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
Houston, TX 77027
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
Houston, TX 77092
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 52 clinicians in this Medicare group
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 28 clinicians in this Medicare group
Kingwood, TX 77339
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 17
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78735 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
AUSTIN, TX 78735
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 Christopher Chu's NPI number?
The NPI number for Christopher Chu is 1811377286. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2015.
Where is Christopher Chu located?
Christopher Chu practices at 8701 W Highway 71 Ste 101, Austin, TX 78735. The listed phone number is (512) 923-8826.
What is Christopher Chu's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in Dermatopathology, with taxonomy code 207ND0900X.
Is Christopher Chu enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Christopher 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Chu's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Chu reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Pure Dermatology PLLC (Austin, TX), Mountain West Derm - Blackhart PLLC (Georgetown, TX), Epiphany Dermatology PA (Waco, TX), Houston Pathology Associates (Huntsville, TX), J S Wilkenfeld MD & Associates (Houston, TX) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Christopher Chu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Christopher Chu accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 7 other insurers list Christopher 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Christopher Chu was last updated on August 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.
# Dr. Christopher T Chu, MD · NPI 1811377286
Dermatopathology physician in Austin, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 1, 2015.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1811377286 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 1, 2015
- **Primary specialty:** Dermatology - Dermatopathology · taxonomy 207ND0900X
- **State license:** S7026 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 8701 W HIGHWAY 71 STE 101, Austin, TX 78735-8380
- **Phone:** (512) 923-8826
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 8 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Pure Dermatology PLLC (NPI 1346948130, Austin, TX); Mountain West Derm - Blackhart PLLC (NPI 1366018848, Georgetown, TX); Epiphany Dermatology PA (NPI 1043615263, Waco, TX); Houston Pathology Associates (NPI 1952385676, Huntsville, TX); J S Wilkenfeld MD & Associates (NPI 1871630509, Houston, TX); and 3 more · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Baylor College Of Medicine, class of 2015
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 18, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1811377286) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.