Active NPI 1326213257 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Daniel I-Hsin Chu , MD

Surgery • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Daniel Chu, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 2006, Dr. Chu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 619 19TH ST S.

Dr. Chu maintains professional affiliations with Tombigbee Healthcare Authority, University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc, Prime Healthcare Services-Gadsden Physician Management Llc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

619 19th St S

Birmingham, AL 35249

Telephone 2059344011

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Alabama At Birmingham Facility NPI 1154435824

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs -1.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.0 Yrs

State Avg: 28.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

121 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (471 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

7.4% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

48.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chu (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Birmingham Specialty Average (21.0 Years) 21.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	13	$161.00	$82.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	14	$143.68	$78.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	14	$161.00	$65.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	17	$161.00	$66.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	14	$118.25	$86.97
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$1354.00	$139.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	15	$161.00	$50.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	16	$246.00	$77.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	19	$246.00	$75.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$411.00	$122.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	27	$246.00	$74.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	16	$161.00	$48.51
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	14	14	$123.00	$5.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	65	18	$95.00	$36.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	24	$161.00	$48.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	18	$246.00	$74.42
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	17	$337.00	$129.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$411.00	$122.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AL 33246

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tombigbee Healthcare Authority

105 Us Hwy 80 E, Demopolis, AL 367323605

Phone: 3342894000

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 352491900

Phone: 2059344011

Prime Healthcare Services-Gadsden Physician Management Llc

600 S 3rd St, Gadsden, AL 359015304

Phone: 2564674731

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352332110

Phone: 2059379999

Secondary Practice Locations

200 1st St Sw

Rochester, MN 559050001

Phone: 5072842511

2000 6th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352332110

Phone: 2059753000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Sabrina Goddard

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Amy Brister

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NPI 1003486143

Dr. Rebekah Bowie , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 18, 2019

Registered at 619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35249 (Tel: 2059344011)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 18, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 55310, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352555310

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 18, 2019

Surgery (License #33246 in AL)

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NPI Profile Active September 18, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 18, 2013

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 5072842511)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 18, 2013

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 5072842511)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 18, 2013

Recorded as DANIEL CHU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 18, 2013

Surgery (License #229382 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 22, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326213257

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 22, 2008

Last Update: June 29, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 55310

Birmingham, AL 352555310

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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