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Gastroenterology

Po Cheng Chu, MD

Sees patients in Brooklyn, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Po Cheng Chu, MD is a gastroenterologist at 761 55th St, Fl 2, Brooklyn, NY 11220. Phone: (646) 609-6138. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Po Cheng Chu had 158 Original Medicare patients and 516 services. NPI 1720236813. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 761 55th St, Fl 2, Brooklyn, NY 11220 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (646) 609‑6138
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Newtown Gastroenterology PC
  • Medical school: graduated 2004 (22 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Po Cheng Chu, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Po Cheng Chu accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Po Cheng Chu may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Po Cheng Chu see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 158 Original Medicare patients and 516 services for Po Cheng Chu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Po Cheng Chu's NPI number?
1720236813. 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 Po Cheng 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 patients158
Services billed to Medicare516
Different services or procedures18
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)188 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)69 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)58 services
  4. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)43 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)22 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Diabetes38%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%

Practice locations

Addresses where Po Cheng Chu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Po Cheng Chu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Newtown Gastroenterology PC13 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Brooklyn

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brooklyn, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Newtown Gastroenterology PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720236813
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians