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
- Primary practice
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3315 Watt Ave
Sacramento, CA 958213600
(916) 481-6800
fax (916) 481-1881 - Mailing address
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Po Box 660910
Sacramento, CA 958660910
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
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.