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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: October 25, 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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Charleston Chua reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Charleston Chua MD Inc
Same address
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
8200 LA MESA BLVD
La Mesa, CA 91942
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
NPI 1033966346 (858) 699-0707
Health Allies Clinic Inc
7.7 mi
Plastic Surgery
5395 RUFFIN RD STE 102
San Diego, CA 92123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710652243 (858) 598-5291
Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation
8.1 mi
Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
San Diego, CA 92123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,437 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437103942 (858) 939-3400
James J Chao MD Facs A Professional Corporation
25 mi
Plastic Surgery
499 N EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE C-200
Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861746703 (760) 635-7800
Charleston Chua MD Medical Spa PLLC
253 mi
Family Medicine
4270 S DECATUR BLVD STE A1
Las Vegas, NV 89103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nevada enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013755362 (725) 529-2482

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 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 (619) 657-4559

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Charleston Chua's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charleston Chua reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Charleston Chua MD Inc (La Mesa, CA), Health Allies Clinic Inc (San Diego, CA), Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation (San Diego, CA), James J Chao MD Facs A Professional Corporation (Encinitas, CA) and Charleston Chua MD Medical Spa PLLC (Las Vegas, NV). 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 Charleston Chua'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 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 5 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.