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Active NPI 1316668320 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Caleb T Chu , MD

Internal Medicine • Tacoma, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Caleb Chu, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2003, Dr. Chu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3020 S UNION AVE.

Dr. Chu maintains professional affiliations with Pacific Medical Specialty Group, Select Outpatient Services Inc, Platinum Peaks Healthcare Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, advance care planning, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3020 S Union Ave

Tacoma, WA 984093317

Telephone 2538444327
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Platinum Peaks Healthcare Pc Facility NPI 1821982893

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs +2.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.8 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
273 Specialists

Practicing in Tacoma, WA (3169 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
41.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chu (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Tacoma Specialty Average (20.8 Years) 20.8 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
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes
195 59 $140.79 $81.46
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes
126 63 $176.77 $109.88
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes
104 60 $181.87 $112.89
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes
99 95 $147.09 $86.99
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes
96 42 $228.65 $135.13
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day
55 55 $300.29 $188.90
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes
49 48 $160.31 $78.57
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day
46 46 $352.83 $190.72
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes
44 29 $244.14 $157.87
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes
36 25 $280.56 $160.57
99344 New patient home visit, typically 1 hour
23 23 $281.48 $150.58
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes
17 14 $117.00 $74.61
99350 Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes
16 11 $324.38 $196.23

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-06
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License WA 61354883

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Platinum Peaks Healthcare Pc

3020 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 984093317

Phone: 2538444327

Pacific Medical Specialty Group

3020 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 984093317

Phone: 2538444327

Select Outpatient Services Inc

2600 Compass Rd, Glenview, IL 600268001

Select Rehabilitation, Llc

2600 Compass Rd, Glenview, IL 600268001

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
📍
Updated Business Mailing Address August 06, 2025

Registered at 917 PACIFIC AVE STE 600, TACOMA, WA 984024437 (Tel: 2538444327)

NPI Profile Active September 07, 2022

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 07, 2022

Registered at 3020 S UNION AVE, TACOMA, WA 984093317 (Tel: 2538444327)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 07, 2022

Registered at 1027 170TH PL NE, BELLEVUE, WA 980083755 (Tel: 2817630903)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 07, 2022

Recorded as CALEB CHU, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 07, 2022

Internal Medicine (License #61354883 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 07, 2022

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316668320
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 07, 2022
Last Update: August 06, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

917 Pacific Ave Ste 600

Tacoma, WA 984024437

Phone: 2538444327

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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