Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paul Chu, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Interventional Cardiology) · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Independence, MO
- NPI 1477558658
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 39 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
19550 E 39Th St S, Ste. 220
Independence, MO 640572358
(816) 461-6837
fax (816) 833-1760
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 9, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1987 — 39 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Missouri #102011
- Medicaid
- MO #208512418
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477558658. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,647
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$128,560
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 306 | 302 | $66 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 306 | 132 | $77 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 305 | 246 | $88 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 193 | 145 | $124 | |
93356 |
Heart muscle strain imaging | 115 | 112 | $11 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 104 | 101 | $126 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 69 | 69 | $14 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 67 | 55 | $92 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 33 | 33 | $109 | |
93307 |
Ultrasound of heart | 25 | 25 | $42 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Independence Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,312
Transactions
73
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 17 | $266.88 | |
| Amgen INC. | 11 | $155.82 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 6 | $140.05 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 8 | $131.34 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 5 | $99.63 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 4 | $86.78 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 5 | $78.02 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 4 | $67.24 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 3 | $61.29 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 3 | $55.52 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, Plc | 2 | $43.33 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $38.66 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $30.90 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $20.77 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $20.06 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,848
Patients
1,150
Total drug cost
$587,751
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 462 | 143 | $6,262 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 454 | 130 | $8,072 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 411 | 130 | $3,730 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 298 | 69 | $306,910 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 292 | 88 | $4,909 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 267 | 78 | $1,504 |
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 258 | 80 | $10,517 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 254 | 82 | $2,237 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 214 | 68 | $1,107 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 192 | 58 | $2,622 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paul Chu's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Chu practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Independence, MO.
Where does Dr. Paul Chu practice?
Dr. Paul Chu practices at 19550 E 39Th St S, Independence, MO 640572358. Office phone: 8164616837.
What is Dr. Paul Chu's NPI?
Dr. Paul Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477558658, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Chu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Chu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Chu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.