Active NPI 1811377286 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher T Chu , MD

Dermatology - Dermatopathology • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Chu, MD is a certified Dermatology - Dermatopathology practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2015, Dr. Chu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8701 W HIGHWAY 71 STE 101.

Dr. Chu maintains professional affiliations with Sagis Pllc, Pure Dermatology Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8701 W Highway 71 Ste 101

Austin, TX 787358380

Telephone 5129238826

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Pure Dermatology Pllc Facility NPI 1346948130

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology - Dermatopathology in Austin, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

11 Yrs -13.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.0 Yrs

State Avg: 20.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (42 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

54.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chu (11 Years) 11 Yrs

Austin Specialty Average (24.0 Years) 24.0 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
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	6,081	3,431	$342.04	$65.63
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	331	298	$304.89	$88.31
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	163	144	$247.24	$41.68
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	126	71	$268.06	$73.22
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	119	105	$187.13	$106.33
88350 Antibody evaluation, each additional single antibody stain procedure	75	18	$180.00	$116.17
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	56	19	$10.75	$6.78
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	37	30	$160.72	$90.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	26	$198.87	$128.33
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	31	15	$79.01	$50.91
17000 Destruction of skin growth	31	25	$106.80	$46.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	18	$145.34	$91.04
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	22	21	$62.00	$20.37
88346 Antibody evaluation, initial single antibody stain procedure	19	18	$312.00	$152.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$262.98	$167.28
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	18	15	$182.89	$109.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$169.50	$111.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	4,518	2,926	$325.61	$61.69
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	263	233	$306.10	$88.87
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	124	94	$180.52	$102.71
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	83	40	$271.08	$80.92
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	82	74	$239.48	$41.90
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	57	17	$14.07	$7.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	29	$183.69	$92.27
17000 Destruction of skin growth	33	27	$139.61	$53.06
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	29	26	$209.71	$92.25
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	21	20	$62.00	$20.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	16	$252.19	$130.36
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	17	15	$238.61	$119.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$228.14	$114.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$322.75	$169.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	2,172	1,278	$114.72	$57.34
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	126	115	$166.82	$76.17
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	86	20	$14.50	$7.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	46	$186.06	$92.19
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	57	45	$191.46	$97.15
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	43	42	$59.13	$29.59
17000 Destruction of skin growth	36	31	$140.84	$49.44
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	35	33	$218.34	$103.63
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	23	22	$241.26	$119.65
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	22	13	$107.42	$52.12
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	21	14	$108.42	$53.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$228.50	$113.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	13	$258.44	$129.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$339.90	$168.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	870	552	$147.46	$73.04
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	184	41	$13.55	$6.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	113	85	$182.75	$92.76
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	84	73	$216.90	$104.13
17000 Destruction of skin growth	76	59	$138.28	$51.23
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	63	55	$230.46	$110.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	56	$228.47	$112.86
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	48	31	$233.27	$113.37
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	44	30	$110.27	$55.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	31	$256.91	$130.11
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	35	33	$240.38	$119.20
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	29	28	$87.74	$43.90
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	24	11	$196.13	$98.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$340.86	$164.26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	13	$114.01	$57.44
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	12	12	$646.99	$305.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	319	208	$144.13	$72.44
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	69	23	$10.98	$6.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	44	$222.96	$108.08
17000 Destruction of skin growth	40	37	$138.15	$44.30
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	39	36	$195.16	$85.32
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	29	16	$105.35	$53.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$222.85	$107.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	21	$151.13	$74.51
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	21	20	$235.24	$112.69
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	20	17	$230.46	$110.18
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	18	14	$205.47	$110.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-21

Dermatology - Dermatopathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ND0900X

State License TX S7026

A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.

Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License TX S7026

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.

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License TX S7026

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sagis Pllc

4131 Directors Row, Houston, TX 770928703

Phone: 8776972447

Pure Dermatology Pllc

844 Kohlers Xing, Kyle, TX 786402480

Phone: 5127662610

Secondary Practice Locations

844 Kohlers Xing Ste 250

Kyle, TX 786402480

Phone: 5127662610

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Chelsey Straight , MD

Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

NPI 1699161174

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

18 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 21, 2026

Dermatology (License #S7026 in TX)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 22, 2025

Dermatology (License #S7026 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location April 03, 2023

Registered at 8701 W HIGHWAY 71 STE 101, AUSTIN, TX 787358380 (Tel: 5129238826)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 03, 2023

Registered at 8701 W HIGHWAY 71 STE 101, AUSTIN, TX 787358380 (Tel: 5129238826)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 03, 2023

Dermatology (License #S7026 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location February 04, 2022

Registered at 1500 W 34TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 787031433 (Tel: 5124857700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 04, 2022

Registered at 4919 MEMORIAL HWY STE 150, TAMPA, FL 336347516 (Tel: 8133331512)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 04, 2022

Dermatology (License #S7026 in TX)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 10, 2021

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER CHU, MD

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Updated Practice Location December 09, 2020

Registered at 4513 WILLIAMS DR, GEORGETOWN, TX 786331302 (Tel: 5129303909)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 09, 2020

Registered at 4513 WILLIAMS DR, GEORGETOWN, TX 786331302 (Tel: 5129303909)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 09, 2020

Dermatology (License #S7026 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active June 15, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 15, 2016

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175318521)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 15, 2016

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175318521)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 15, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER CHU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 15, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 01, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811377286

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 01, 2015

Last Update: May 21, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8701 W Highway 71 Ste 101

Austin, TX 787358380

Phone: 5129238826

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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