2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1003983982 MD
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JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD

Nephrology Physician in LOS ANGELES, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 302 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOS ANGELES, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 302 beneficiaries .

What stands out: JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD filed 1,564 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LOS ANGELES, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOSEPHINE CHIU, 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).

JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/29/2006

NPI 1003983982

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,564 8% 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).

JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in LOS ANGELES, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1003983982. 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.

JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6041 CADILLAC AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90034, with a listed phone of (323) 857-2000. NPI 1003983982 was issued on 11/29/2006. 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 1,564 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 302 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $114K in drug spend. 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

6041 CADILLAC AVE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90034

Provider Details

NPI 1003983982
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOSEPHINE CHIU, 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
LOS ANGELES, 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 JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD. To verify JOSEPHINE CHIU, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,564
Total Claims
$114K
Total Drug Cost
302
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,402
Total Day Supply
130,560
Generic Drug Cost
$49K
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.03
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 98, 75-84: 109, 85+: 65

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
166
Amlodipine Besylate
158
Furosemide
113
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
101
Terazosin Hcl
92
Lisinopril
82
Calcitriol
62
Hydrochlorothiazide
60
Hydralazine Hcl
56
Metoprolol Tartrate
56

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD 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

JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD's 1,564 claims are above 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 JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD's specialty?
JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in LOS ANGELES, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD wrote 1,564 Medicare Part D claims totaling $114K in drug costs for 302 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD located?
JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD is located at 6041 CADILLAC AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90034. Phone: (323) 857-2000.
What is JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD's NPI number?
JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003983982, issued on 11/29/2006.
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 JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD'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 JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD accept Medicare?
JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,564 Part D claims and 302 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD's credentials?
JOSEPHINE CHIU, MD's NPI is 1003983982 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

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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