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Dermatology

Derek H. Chu, MD

Sees patients in Palo Alto, CA · California

Summary

Derek H. Chu, MD (Dermatology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Palo Alto, CA. NPI 1275827404. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Derek H. Chu, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

DermatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
15Years since medical school (graduated 2011)
Perelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
LPCH Medical Group Div of LucileGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Derek H. Chu see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Palo Alto, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Derek H. Chu's specialty?
Medicare lists Dermatology as the primary specialty.
Does Derek H. Chu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Derek H. Chu accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Derek H. Chu?
(650) 498-7200, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Derek H. Chu's NPI number?
1275827404. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Derek H. Chu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Derek H. Chu as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • LPCH Medical Group Div of Lucile337 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Palo Alto

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palo Alto, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPerelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania
Graduation year2011
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1275827404
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians