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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
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
Po Box 31309
Los Angeles, CA 900310309

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $25.07

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$25

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

Auto-generated from federal data
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.