2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1659392223 M.D.
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EDWIN CHIU, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in NAPA, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 229 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: EDWIN CHIU, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NAPA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 229 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: EDWIN CHIU, M.D. filed 1,362 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NAPA, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

EDWIN CHIU, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

EDWIN CHIU, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2006

NPI 1659392223

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,362 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in California

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nephrology Physician share within California

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

EDWIN CHIU, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in NAPA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1659392223. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

EDWIN CHIU, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3230 BEARD RD, NAPA, CA, 94558, with a listed phone of (707) 253-7005. NPI 1659392223 was issued on 07/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHIU most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,362 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 229 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $210K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3230 BEARD RD
NAPA, CA 94558

Provider Details

NPI 1659392223
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/21/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EDWIN CHIU, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC
VACAVILLE, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to EDWIN CHIU, M.D.. To verify EDWIN CHIU, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

EDWIN CHIU, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,362 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,362
Total Claims
$210K
Total Drug Cost
229
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,672
Total Day Supply
107,739
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$157K
Generic Drug Cost
$53K
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
5.11
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 94, 75-84: 80, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
107
Amlodipine Besylate
104
Furosemide
102
Calcitriol
80
Sevelamer Carbonate
71
Lisinopril
68
Hydralazine Hcl
58
Allopurinol
44
Carvedilol
42
Gentamicin Sulfate
41

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nephrology Physician Overview

How EDWIN CHIU, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

EDWIN CHIU, M.D.'s 1,362 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHIU.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWIN CHIU, M.D.'s specialty?
EDWIN CHIU, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in NAPA, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does EDWIN CHIU, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDWIN CHIU, M.D. wrote 1,362 Medicare Part D claims totaling $210K in drug costs for 229 beneficiaries.
Where is EDWIN CHIU, M.D. located?
EDWIN CHIU, M.D. is located at 3230 BEARD RD, NAPA, CA, 94558. Phone: (707) 253-7005.
What is EDWIN CHIU, M.D.'s NPI number?
EDWIN CHIU, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659392223, issued on 07/21/2006.
Does EDWIN CHIU, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EDWIN CHIU, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $157K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EDWIN CHIU, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDWIN CHIU, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDWIN CHIU, M.D. accept Medicare?
EDWIN CHIU, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,362 Part D claims and 229 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDWIN CHIU, M.D.'s credentials?
EDWIN CHIU, M.D.'s NPI is 1659392223 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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