Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Philip Chu, MD

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Durham, NC

  • NPI 1235543356
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2301 Erwin RD Cb 2918
Durham, NC 27710
(919) 684-8111
Additional location
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
Saint Louis, MO 631101003
(314) 362-1700
fax (314) 362-9878
Mailing address
660 S Euclid Ave, C B 8058
Saint Louis, MO 631101010

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 7, 2018
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2016023791

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235543356. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
548
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$51,694
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 142 113 $120
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 78 64 $159
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 54 33 $8
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 47 47 $208
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels 40 34 $39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 31 20 $93
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 21 13 $13
J7050 Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc 20 19 $1
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 18 12 $57
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 16 11 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in this city , average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 9.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,144
Transactions
33
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 2 $433.50
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 23 $246.89
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 2 $241.62
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $100.28
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $50.46
Novo Nordisk Inc 2 $28.23
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $23.94
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $19.32

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$644
Consulting Fee
$400
Education
$100

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,635
Patients
442
Total drug cost
$1,354,592
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 391 128 $31,117
Prednisone Generic 351 113 $3,354
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 322 96 $12,744
Leflunomide Generic 79 22 $5,900
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 78 0 $754,574
Allopurinol Generic 72 22 $991
Folic Acid Generic 63 20 $305
Alendronate Sodium Generic 53 14 $378
Enbrel Sureclick (Etanercept) Brand 44 0 $382,362
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 38 14 $7,317

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Philip Chu's medical specialty?
Dr. Philip Chu practices Hospitalist Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Philip Chu practice?
Dr. Philip Chu practices at 2301 Erwin RD Cb 2918, Durham, NC 27710. Office phone: 9196848111.
What is Dr. Philip Chu's NPI?
Dr. Philip Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235543356, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Philip Chu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Philip Chu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Philip Chu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.