Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melvin Chiu, MD
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Los Angeles, CA
- NPI 1275566788
- Accepts Medicare
- 25 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
1450 San Pablo St Ste 2000
Los Angeles, CA 900335331
(323) 442-6200
fax (323) 442-6299 - Additional location
-
1131 Wilshire Blvd, #200
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 917-3376 - Mailing address
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Po Box 31309
Los Angeles, CA 900310309
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 27, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A81376
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275566788. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,801
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$121,106
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 391 | 74 | $5 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 250 | 191 | $85 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 214 | 139 | $124 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 166 | 134 | $75 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 154 | 118 | $52 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 141 | 97 | $55 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 120 | 91 | $102 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 107 | 62 | $42 | |
99202 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes | 66 | 66 | $67 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 61 | 61 | $106 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 38 peers in Los Angeles Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 159. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $25.07 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
660
Patients
325
Total drug cost
$198,515
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 128 | 56 | $2,699 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 77 | 49 | $1,205 |
| Betamethasone Diprop Augmented (Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc) | Brand | 70 | 38 | $1,840 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 52 | 16 | $2,056 |
| Dupixent Pen (Dupilumab) | Brand | 45 | 0 | $172,837 |
| Fluocinonide | Generic | 41 | 31 | $2,317 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 32 | 12 | $2,291 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 31 | 22 | $345 |
| Mometasone Furoate | Generic | 28 | 11 | $939 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 28 | 17 | $297 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melvin Chiu's medical specialty?
Dr. Melvin Chiu practices Dermatology Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Melvin Chiu practice?
Dr. Melvin Chiu practices at 1450 San Pablo St Ste 2000, Los Angeles, CA 900335331. Office phone: 3234426200.
What is Dr. Melvin Chiu's NPI?
Dr. Melvin Chiu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275566788, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melvin Chiu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melvin Chiu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melvin Chiu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.