Stephen Kwok-sum Chu, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in San Luis Obispo, CA

Stephen Kwok-sum Chu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in San Luis Obispo, California. He went to University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Associated Anesthesiologists Of The Central Coast and his current practice location is 1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 928-1731.

Stephen Kwok-sum Chu is licensed to practice in California (license number A86160) 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 1972638690.

Contact Information

Stephen Kwok-sum Chu, MD
1010 Murray Ave,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1806
(805) 928-1731
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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen Kwok-sum Chu
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience22 Years
Location1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, 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:
  • Stephen Kwok-sum Chu attended and graduated from University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972638690
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/12/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911005442
  • Enrollment ID: I20070607000298

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen Kwok-sum Chu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972638690NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology A86160 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
French Hospital Medical CenterSan luis obispo, CAHospital
Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta maria, CAHospital
Sierra Vista Regional Medical CenterSan luis obispo, CAHospital
Twin Cities Community HospitalTempleton, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Associated Anesthesiologists Of The Central Coast559766501834

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. Stephen Kwok-sum Chu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAssociated Anesthesiologists Of The Central Coast
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619963576
PECOS PAC ID: 5597665018
Enrollment ID: O20040112000097

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. Stephen Kwok-sum 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
Stephen Kwok-sum Chu, MD
Po Box 6406,
Santa Maria, CA 93456-6406

Ph: (805) 928-1731
Stephen Kwok-sum Chu, MD
1010 Murray Ave,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1806

Ph: (805) 928-1731

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Anesthesiology Doctors in San Luis Obispo, CA

Dr. Curby Dirk Jenkins, DO
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Phone: 805-928-1731    Fax: 805-349-8160
Paul J Wolfrom, DO
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Phone: 805-928-1731    
Mary M Stenger, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1010 Murray St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Phone: 805-928-1731    Fax: 805-349-8160
Saul J David, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1010 Murray St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Phone: 805-928-1731    Fax: 805-349-8160
Dr. Matthew James Barry, DO
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Phone: 805-928-1731    Fax: 805-349-8160
Ryan Pieterick, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: 805-543-5353    
Dr. John Stevenson, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1911 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: 805-543-5353    

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