Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Chau Vu, M.D.
Specialist (CMS: Nephrology) · Webster, TX
- NPI 1689671497
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 99.1 / 100 · 2023
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1567 Live Oak St, Suite A
Webster, TX 775984154
(281) 332-2400
fax (281) 332-2442 - Mailing address
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Po Box 57637
Webster, TX 775987637
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 27, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 174400000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #K5423
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689671497. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,119
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$273,042
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 755 | 97 | $82 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 630 | 318 | $132 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 211 | 32 | $73 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 148 | 79 | $123 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 146 | 24 | $361 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 67 | 27 | $299 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 66 | 66 | $172 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 50 | 50 | $93 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 46 | 46 | $132 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Webster Specialist, average services per provider: 141. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$401
Transactions
28
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dermavant Sciences, INC. | 19 | $241.87 | |
| Akebia Therapeutics INC | 2 | $47.70 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $22.88 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 2 | $20.62 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $18.73 | |
| Arcutis Biotherapeutics, INC. | 1 | $18.37 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 1 | $16.15 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $14.98 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,416
Patients
425
Total drug cost
$114,236
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allopurinol | Generic | 271 | 79 | $3,983 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 194 | 72 | $1,987 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 148 | 42 | $2,388 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 102 | 35 | $874 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 92 | 30 | $665 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 90 | 24 | $34,401 |
| Prosol (Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1) | Brand | 73 | 0 | $15,405 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 68 | 24 | $2,318 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 61 | 17 | $1,499 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 60 | 20 | $856 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Chau Vu's medical specialty?
Dr. Chau Vu practices Specialist in Webster, TX.
Where does Dr. Chau Vu practice?
Dr. Chau Vu practices at 1567 Live Oak St, Webster, TX 775984154. Office phone: 2813322400.
What is Dr. Chau Vu's NPI?
Dr. Chau Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689671497, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chau Vu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chau Vu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chau Vu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (HCPCS 90935). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.