Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. George Chu, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Sacramento, CA

  • NPI 1275527624
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3315 Watt Ave
Sacramento, CA 958213600
(916) 481-6800
fax (916) 481-1881
Mailing address
Po Box 660910
Sacramento, CA 958660910

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G50368
Medicaid
CA #GR0028370

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275527624. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
203
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$24,090
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 84 17 $81
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 18 18 $373
64463 Injection of anesthetic agent through tube into thoracic vertebra using imaging guidance 16 16 $118
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 15 14 $50
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 13 13 $148
00840 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 12 12 $329
64461 Injection of anesthetic agent into thoracic vertebra using imaging guidance, single site 12 12 $78
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 11 11 $24
64462 Injection of anesthetic agent into thoracic vertebra using imaging guidance, additional sites 11 11 $49
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 11 11 $31

In context: peer comparison

Among 91 peers in Sacramento Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. George Chu's medical specialty?
Dr. George Chu practices Anesthesiology Physician in Sacramento, CA.
Where does Dr. George Chu practice?
Dr. George Chu practices at 3315 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 958213600. Office phone: 9164816800.
What is Dr. George Chu's NPI?
Dr. George Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275527624, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George Chu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George Chu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George Chu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (HCPCS 00790); Injection of anesthetic agent through tube into thoracic vertebra using imaging guidance (HCPCS 64463). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.