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DR. CHARLESTON CHUA M.D.
NPI 1881937449
Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in La Mesa, CA

Active since April 02, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8200 LA MESA BLVD, LA MESA, CA 91942(858) 699-0707(725) 215-9015 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2026, May 3, 2024, Jul 24, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Charleston Chua M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHARLESTON CHUA M.D. (NPI 1881937449) is an individual plastic and reconstructive surgery provider in La Mesa, California, licensed in California (A146435) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Nevada School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881937449
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0122X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLESTON CHUACredential: M.D.
Location Address8200 LA MESA BLVDLa Mesa, CA 91942-9216
Mailing Address8200 La Mesa BlvdLa Mesa, CA 91942-9216 · (702) 460-6009 · Fax (916) 734-5633
Phone(858) 699-0707
Fax(725) 215-9015
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nevada School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1881937449 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0122X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A146435✔ Licensed in NV · 21272
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
8200 LA MESA BLVD, La Mesa, CA 91942
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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

Dr. Charleston Chua 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 ID3476853912
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221224000070
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 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
43 services22 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
17 services17 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

CHARLESTON CHUA MD INC
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
8200 LA MESA BLVD
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (858) 699-0707
DIAMOND SURGICAL SUITES LLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
8200 LA MESA BLVD
LA MESA, CA 91942
San Diego County (858) 699-0707

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 Charleston Chua's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charleston Chua is 1881937449. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2013.

Where is Charleston Chua located?

Charleston Chua practices at 8200 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942. The listed phone number is (858) 699-0707.

What is Charleston Chua's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0122X.

Is Charleston Chua enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charleston Chua 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 Charleston Chua was last updated on May 12, 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.