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Active NPI 1922111277 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Peter E. Chu , DO

Anesthesiology • Torrance, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Peter Chu, DO is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Torrance, CA. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1998, Dr. Chu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4101 TORRANCE BLVD.

Dr. Chu maintains professional affiliations with Professional Anesthesia Associates Pc, South Bay Anesthesia Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4101 Torrance Blvd

Torrance, CA 905034607

Telephone 3105407676
Fax 3105401485
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Little Co Pharmacy Facility NPI 1437142312

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Torrance, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs +7.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.9 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
143 Specialists

Practicing in Torrance, CA (7879 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
84.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chu (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Torrance Specialty Average (20.9 Years) 20.9 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
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery
45 45 $706.67 $115.25
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
20 20 $899.90 $147.58
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
15 14 $808.00 $130.81
62322 Injection of substance into lower spine canal
12 12 $960.00 $81.44
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement
11 11 $2170.91 $377.28

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License CA 20A8523

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Professional Anesthesia Associates Pc

1300 W 7th St, San Pedro, CA 907323505

Phone: 3108323311

South Bay Anesthesia Medical Group Inc

4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 905034607

Phone: 3105407676

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Flora Lee

Pharmacist

NPI 1003145970
Leah Glavan , BSN RN CIS

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Informatics

NPI 1003681230

BSNRNCIS

Jared Baker , NURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1013286558

NURSEPRACTITIONER

Nicholas Mondek

Anesthesiology

NPI 1013286772
NPI 1043023278

Certified Lactation Counselor

NPI 1043238835

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 4101 TORRANCE BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 905034607 (Tel: 3105407676)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 225 S LAKE AVE, 535, PASADENA, CA 911013005 (Tel: 6267956596)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as PETER CHU, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Anesthesiology (License #20A8523 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1922111277
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 17, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

225 S Lake Ave, 535

Pasadena, CA 911013005

Phone: 6267956596

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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