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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Michael W. Chu, MD

Sees patients in Los Angeles, CA · California

Summary

Michael W. Chu, MD (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Los Angeles, CA. NPI 1740442227. 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 Michael W. 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

Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
20Years since medical school (graduated 2006)
MaleGender (as listed)
Southern California Permanente Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Michael W. Chu see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Los Angeles, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Michael W. Chu's specialty?
Medicare lists Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Otolaryngology.
Does Michael W. Chu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael W. 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 Michael W. Chu?
(800) 954-8000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Michael W. Chu's NPI number?
1740442227. 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 Michael W. Chu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2006
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740442227
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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