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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Charleston Chua, MD

Works at hospitals in La Mesa, CA · La Jolla, CA · Chula Vista, CA · California

Summary

Charleston Chua, MD (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in La Mesa, CA, La Jolla, CA and Chula Vista, CA. NPI 1881937449. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charleston Chua, 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
13Years since medical school (graduated 2013)
University Of Nevada School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Emergency and Acute Care Medical CorporationGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Charleston Chua work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Charleston Chua at 3 hospitals: Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Charleston Chua see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including San Diego, CA, La Mesa, CA and Chula Vista, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Charleston Chua's specialty?
Medicare lists Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Charleston Chua accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charleston Chua 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 Charleston Chua?
(619) 396-8959, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Charleston Chua's NPI number?
1881937449. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Charleston Chua works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charleston Chua at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Charleston Chua is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Charleston Chua as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Emergency and Acute Care Medical Corporation422 clinicians in the group
  • Health Allies Clinic Inc16 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Nevada School Of Medicine
Graduation year2013
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1881937449
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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