Active NPI 1154406544 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul P Chu , MD

Anesthesiology • Springfield, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Chu, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Springfield, OH. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1984, Dr. Chu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2685 E HIGH ST.

Dr. Chu is affiliated with Buckeye Anesthesia Associates and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on small and 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

2685 E High St

Springfield, OH 455051412

Telephone 9372985333

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Springfield Surgery Center Lp Facility NPI 1912963810

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Springfield, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

42 Yrs +10.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 31.4 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

10 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, OH (2153 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

77.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chu (42 Years) 42 Yrs

Springfield Specialty Average (31.4 Years) 31.4 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
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	63	61	$621.27	$121.91
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	19	19	$560.00	$123.47
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	16	16	$789.69	$158.05
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	12	11	$1333.33	$326.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	83	81	$619.46	$129.67
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	31	30	$684.84	$164.06
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	29	29	$629.79	$148.00
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	18	13	$524.44	$124.99
01820 Anesthesia for closed procedure on bones of forearm, wrist, or hand	15	11	$566.67	$131.76
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	14	14	$720.00	$175.98
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	11	11	$1832.73	$461.42
00532 Anesthesia for central vein access	11	11	$669.09	$162.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	46	46	$589.78	$131.97
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	20	18	$568.00	$139.34
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	20	20	$676.00	$169.82
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	18	16	$551.11	$140.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	54	52	$560.00	$141.25
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	31	31	$665.81	$169.74
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	29	28	$568.28	$143.61
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	28	20	$548.57	$137.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	66	56	$10.00	$5.77
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	52	51	$529.23	$114.25
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	50	32	$366.00	$164.73
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	49	31	$152.00	$84.45
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	36	19	$395.00	$163.30
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	24	14	$20.00	$11.16
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	23	21	$119.00	$63.03
64495 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, third and any additional level	22	14	$152.00	$86.23
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	22	19	$930.00	$399.56
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	20	19	$808.00	$157.03
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	20	14	$532.00	$160.81
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	16	13	$750.00	$179.62
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument	15	11	$5.00	$3.24
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	13	12	$1292.31	$344.24
01820 Anesthesia for closed procedure on bones of forearm, wrist, or hand	11	11	$705.45	$183.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	168	111	$10.00	$6.22
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	63	44	$366.00	$164.59
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	61	43	$152.00	$84.20
64495 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, third and any additional level	57	40	$152.00	$84.20
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	42	23	$395.00	$161.42
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	35	24	$591.00	$179.34
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	33	25	$20.00	$12.17
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument	29	23	$5.00	$3.21
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	24	23	$930.00	$394.49
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	20	17	$130.80	$64.14
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	20	14	$584.00	$237.01
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	18	14	$702.22	$168.60
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	18	15	$528.89	$130.79
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	16	15	$518.00	$222.34
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	14	12	$200.00	$90.28
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	13	13	$516.92	$109.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	151	93	$10.00	$6.60
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	77	51	$366.00	$163.31
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	69	45	$152.00	$81.50
64495 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, third and any additional level	51	34	$152.00	$81.48
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	35	19	$395.00	$159.31
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	26	19	$591.00	$186.93
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	22	20	$930.00	$389.14
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	19	19	$589.47	$130.87
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	17	14	$560.00	$127.69
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	16	15	$765.00	$185.57
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	15	11	$20.00	$12.27
00300 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back	15	11	$688.00	$171.96
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$680.00	$170.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	135	90	$10.00	$6.00
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	45	35	$366.00	$191.84
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	35	26	$584.00	$222.24
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	27	26	$637.04	$156.59
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	24	24	$630.00	$152.92
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	21	16	$591.00	$173.55
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	20	15	$544.00	$128.57
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	16	16	$152.00	$82.76

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License OH 35053485

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

Buckeye Anesthesia Associates

210 N Main St, London, OH 431401115

Phone: 9376249669

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Herimone Chappell , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1144269622

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Douglas Hesler , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1417032749

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Daniel Marck , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1750466082

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Ronald Caputo , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1811072127

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Kamel Abraham , MD

Pain Medicine - Pain Medicine

NPI 1891887048

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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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 2685 E HIGH ST, SPRINGFIELD, OH 455051412 (Tel: 9372985333)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 713124, COLUMBUS, OH 432713124 (Tel: 9372985333)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as PAUL CHU, MD

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

Anesthesiology (License #35053485 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 26, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1154406544

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 26, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 713124

Columbus, OH 432713124

Phone: 9372985333

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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