NPI registry status
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2026 NPPES data Facial Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1972649580 MD
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Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in Downey, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 607 in Facial Plastic Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
111
Medicare Part D claims · 63 beneficiaries · Facial Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 428
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$21.47
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Eugene Chu, MD filed 111 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in Downey, California, prescribing 78% generic.
- 111
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Eugene Chu, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
111 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Eugene Chu, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Eugene Chu, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
111 74% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Facial Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Facial Plastic Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Eugene Chu, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 9449 IMPERIAL HWY, Downey, CA, 90242, with a listed phone of (562) 657-4900. NPI 1972649580 was issued on 01/30/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 111 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 63 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count.
Facial Plastic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 607 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 428 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1972649580 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Facial Plastic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/30/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Eugene Chu, MD 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.
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Bellflower, 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).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Eugene Chu, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$21
Largest payer
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
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 Eugene Chu, MD. To verify Eugene Chu, MD'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
Eugene Chu, MD - brand share 22.0%
Facial Plastic Surgery Physician average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 111 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.
111
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
63
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 138
- Total Day Supply
- 2,705
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 15
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.20
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 21 |
| Mupirocin | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Overview
How Eugene Chu, MD fits within the Facial Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
607
Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
47
States with Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
428
Avg Claims per Provider
Eugene Chu, MD's 111 claims are below the specialty average of 428.
Nearby Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chu.
Dr. Gal Aharonov
M.D.
Beverly Hills, CA
Dr. Kenneth Anderson
M.D.
Beverly Hills, CA
Dr. Natalie Attenello
M.D.
Beverly Hills, CA
Dr. Jason Azzi
MD
San Francisco, CA
Dr. Rami Batniji
M.D.
Newport Beach, CA
Compare Facial Plastic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Facial Plastic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eugene Chu, MD's specialty? ▼
Eugene Chu, MD specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in Downey, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does Eugene Chu, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Eugene Chu, MD wrote 111 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 63 beneficiaries.
Where is Eugene Chu, MD located? ▼
Eugene Chu, MD is located at 9449 IMPERIAL HWY, Downey, CA, 90242. Phone: (562) 657-4900.
What is Eugene Chu, MD's NPI number? ▼
Eugene Chu, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972649580, issued on 01/30/2007.
Does Eugene Chu, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Eugene Chu, MD's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
How many Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 607 Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 428 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Eugene Chu, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Eugene Chu, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Eugene Chu, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Eugene Chu, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 111 Part D claims and 63 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Eugene Chu, MD's credentials? ▼
Eugene Chu, MD's NPI is 1972649580 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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