2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1912066358 MD
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KOU WEI CHIU, MD

Family Medicine Physician in WINCHESTER, Tennessee. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 329 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$228.85
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KOU WEI CHIU, MD filed 7,317 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in WINCHESTER, Tennessee, prescribing 86% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$228.85
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

KOU WEI CHIU, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

7,317 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KOU WEI CHIU, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about KOU WEI CHIU, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/08/2006

NPI 1912066358

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,317 114% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

KOU WEI CHIU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2020 COWAN HWY, WINCHESTER, TN, 37398, with a listed phone of (931) 361-0100. NPI 1912066358 was issued on 12/08/2006. 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 7,317 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 329 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $846K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

2020 COWAN HWY
WINCHESTER, TN 37398

Provider Details

NPI 1912066358
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/08/2006

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 KOU WEI CHIU, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$229

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KOU WEI CHIU, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 7,317 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.

7,317
Total Claims
$846K
Total Drug Cost
329
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14,390
Total Day Supply
409,610
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$671K
Generic Drug Cost
$169K
Opioid Claims
260 (3.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
358

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 80, 65-74: 138, 75-84: 87, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KOU WEI CHIU, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
263
Atorvastatin Calcium
234
Lisinopril
168
Amlodipine Besylate
158
Gabapentin
155
Zolpidem Tartrate
129
Omeprazole
127
Metformin Hcl
124
Rosuvastatin Calcium
120
Furosemide
119

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How KOU WEI CHIU, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

KOU WEI CHIU, MD's 7,317 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KOU WEI CHIU, MD's specialty?
KOU WEI CHIU, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in WINCHESTER, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does KOU WEI CHIU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KOU WEI CHIU, MD wrote 7,317 Medicare Part D claims totaling $846K in drug costs for 329 beneficiaries.
Where is KOU WEI CHIU, MD located?
KOU WEI CHIU, MD is located at 2020 COWAN HWY, WINCHESTER, TN, 37398. Phone: (931) 361-0100.
What is KOU WEI CHIU, MD's NPI number?
KOU WEI CHIU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912066358, issued on 12/08/2006.
Does KOU WEI CHIU, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KOU WEI CHIU, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $671K in brand drug costs.
Does KOU WEI CHIU, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KOU WEI CHIU, MD had 260 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KOU WEI CHIU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KOU WEI CHIU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KOU WEI CHIU, MD accept Medicare?
KOU WEI CHIU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,317 Part D claims and 329 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KOU WEI CHIU, MD's credentials?
KOU WEI CHIU, MD's NPI is 1912066358 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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