Quick answers
- Does Tu Anh Chu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tu Anh Chu accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Tu Anh Chu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,634 Original Medicare patients and 8,201 services for Tu Anh Chu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tu Anh Chu's NPI number?
- 1275597387. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Tu Anh Chu, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,634 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,201 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)4,272 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)1,621 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)1,244 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)556 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure (88344)459 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes25%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
- Anxiety17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tu Anh Chu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11921 Bournefield Way, Suite 100Silver Spring, MD 20904 (240) 737‑0080
- 2021 K St NW, Suite T 110 Metroploitan GastroenterologyWashington, DC 20061 (202) 296‑3449
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tu Anh Chu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Capital Digestive Care LLC241 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Silver Spring
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Silver Spring, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Capital Digestive Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Georgetown University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275597387 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians