Dr. Thomas Waitao Chu , MD
Dermatology • Buffalo, NY
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Thomas Chu, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Buffalo, NY. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2004, Dr. Chu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 875 ELLICOTT ST.
Dr. Chu is affiliated with Pariser Dermatology Specialists Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
875 Ellicott St
Ctrc Rm 6080
Buffalo, NY 142031070
Medicare Profile & Education
Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine
2004
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Buffalo, NY
Practicing in Buffalo, NY (1289 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17311
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks
|
250 | 201 | $1375.01 | $545.03 |
|
17312
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
|
194 | 113 | $817.08 | $393.19 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
124 | 121 | $547.57 | $122.58 |
|
12032
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
|
112 | 107 | $619.44 | $265.70 |
|
11102
Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
|
109 | 90 | $204.61 | $85.89 |
|
17313
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks
|
86 | 69 | $1290.34 | $568.71 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
64 | 58 | $373.28 | $87.94 |
|
11602
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
|
63 | 59 | $505.57 | $122.21 |
|
11103
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
|
37 | 22 | $110.00 | $48.47 |
|
13121
Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs
|
34 | 34 | $881.18 | $240.38 |
|
17314
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
|
33 | 24 | $786.97 | $370.09 |
|
13132
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm
|
31 | 30 | $1050.65 | $248.74 |
|
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
29 | 29 | $480.00 | $105.77 |
|
11603
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm
|
26 | 26 | $592.31 | $144.56 |
|
14040
Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
|
23 | 23 | $1522.33 | $732.79 |
|
12051
Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.5 cm or less
|
21 | 21 | $548.19 | $157.62 |
|
14060
Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
|
19 | 19 | $1528.29 | $720.60 |
|
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
|
18 | 18 | $237.47 | $54.68 |
|
13131
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 1.1-2.5 cm
|
18 | 18 | $774.71 | $196.67 |
|
11402
Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
|
18 | 18 | $334.69 | $83.35 |
|
12042
Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm
|
16 | 16 | $611.19 | $177.75 |
|
12034
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 7.6-12.5 cm
|
15 | 15 | $664.37 | $289.94 |
|
13101
Complicated repair of wound of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm
|
14 | 13 | $808.32 | $272.53 |
|
17110
Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
|
14 | 13 | $234.00 | $110.32 |
|
12031
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less
|
12 | 11 | $507.04 | $169.50 |
|
12052
Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth
|
11 | 11 | $609.75 | $166.33 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Pariser Dermatology Specialists Ltd
11842 Rock Landing Dr, Newport News, VA 236064437
Phone: 7575958816
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master of Public Health
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health
Nurse Practitioner
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 875 ELLICOTT ST, CTRC RM 6080, BUFFALO, NY 142031070 (Tel: 7166458990)
Registered at 875 ELLICOTT ST, CTRC RM 6080, BUFFALO, NY 142031070 (Tel: 7166458990)
Recorded as THOMAS CHU, M.D.
Dermatology (License #280101 in NY)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
875 Ellicott St, Ctrc Rm 6080
Buffalo, NY 142031070
Phone: 7166458990
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