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Dr. Thomas Waitao Chu , MD

Dermatology • Buffalo, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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

Practice Address

875 Ellicott St
Ctrc Rm 6080

Buffalo, NY 142031070

Telephone 7166458990
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Accutheranostics, Inc Facility NPI 1437528197

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Buffalo, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs +3.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.2 Yrs
State Avg: 28.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
13 Specialists

Practicing in Buffalo, NY (1289 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
15.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
64.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chu (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Buffalo Specialty Average (18.2 Years) 18.2 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
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

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License NY 280101

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

11 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Saurabh Malhotra , MD, MPH

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1033304431

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master of Public Health

Dr. Andrew Talal , MD

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NPI 1063502235

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Stacy Beaver

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1144608407
Emma Blackley , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1154842284

Physician Assistant

Dr. Stanley Fernandez , MD

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1245560119

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Susan Demarco , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1407215932

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 01, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 01, 2015

Registered at 875 ELLICOTT ST, CTRC RM 6080, BUFFALO, NY 142031070 (Tel: 7166458990)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 01, 2015

Registered at 875 ELLICOTT ST, CTRC RM 6080, BUFFALO, NY 142031070 (Tel: 7166458990)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 01, 2015

Recorded as THOMAS CHU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 01, 2015

Dermatology (License #280101 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 01, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669842787
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 01, 2015
Last Update: October 01, 2015
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

875 Ellicott St, Ctrc Rm 6080

Buffalo, NY 142031070

Phone: 7166458990

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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