Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kai-Cheng Chu, M.D.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (CMS: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1053599084
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304009
(713) 792-6161
Additional location
195 14Th St Ne, #1106
Atlanta, GA 303092671
(770) 402-4649
Mailing address
P O Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 20, 2019
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0122X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #Q3497
Medicaid
TX #346657501 (MDACC)

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053599084. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
11
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$2,019
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 11 11 $184

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Houston Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 22. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$616
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 5 $285.03
Motiva USA, LLC 1 $134.15
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $116.42
Davol INC. 1 $80.31

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$616

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kai-Cheng Chu's medical specialty?
Dr. Kai-Cheng Chu practices Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Kai-Cheng Chu practice?
Dr. Kai-Cheng Chu practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Kai-Cheng Chu's NPI?
Dr. Kai-Cheng Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053599084, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kai-Cheng Chu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kai-Cheng Chu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kai-Cheng Chu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.