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Rheumatology

Michelle Chu, MD

Sees patients in Modesto, CA · California

Summary

Michelle Chu, MD (Rheumatology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Modesto, CA. NPI 1285862573. 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 Michelle 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

RheumatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
17Years since medical school (graduated 2009)
Medical College Of WisconsinMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Permanente Medical Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Michelle Chu see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Modesto, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Michelle Chu's specialty?
Medicare lists Rheumatology as the primary specialty.
Does Michelle Chu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michelle 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 Michelle Chu?
(209) 735-5000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Michelle Chu's NPI number?
1285862573. 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 Michelle Chu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Permanente Medical Group Inc10,996 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Modesto

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Wisconsin
Graduation year2009
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285862573
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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