Derek Hanson Chu, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Palo Alto, CA

Derek Hanson Chu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology - Pediatric Dermatology" physician in Palo Alto, California. He went to Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile and his current practice location is 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (650) 497-8000.

Derek Hanson Chu is licensed to practice in California (license number A134328) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1275827404.

Contact Information

Derek Hanson Chu, MD
725 Welch Rd,
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601
(650) 497-8000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDerek Hanson Chu
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience13 Years
Location725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Derek Hanson Chu attended and graduated from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275827404
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/06/2011
  • Last Update Date: 04/16/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052688983
  • Enrollment ID: I20170525000874

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Derek Hanson Chu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275827404NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology A134328 (California)Secondary
207NP0225XDermatology - Pediatric Dermatology A134328 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile0840298543213

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Derek Hanson Chu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameStanford Health Care
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437292927
PECOS PAC ID: 6709797491
Enrollment ID: O20031124000348
Entity NameLpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417907940
PECOS PAC ID: 0840298543
Enrollment ID: O20061113000232

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Derek Hanson Chu is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Derek Hanson Chu, MD
700 Welch Rd, Suite 301,
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1502

Ph: (650) 723-6493
Derek Hanson Chu, MD
725 Welch Rd,
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601

Ph: (650) 497-8000

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