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Dr. Brian Sang Chu, MD
NPI1992200117PAC ID9830553809
- Medicare services, 2024
- 176
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 151
- Part D claims, 2024
- 56
- Publications
- 1
- MIPS score, 2024
- 100
- Practice address
- 525 Plaza Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Plaza Surgery Center - HOPD
Acute Care Hospital outpatient department · Santa Maria, California
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Dr. Brian Sang Chu is a general surgeon in Santa Maria, California
Dr. Chu practices at Plaza Surgery Center - HOPD in Santa Maria, California.
Dr. Chu's NPI, 1992200117, was assigned on March 28, 2018. Dr. Chu graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 2018. Dr. Chu's California license number on file is A165300.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1992200117NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 9830553809
- NPI enumeration date
- March 28, 2018
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 34
- Medical school graduation
- 2018
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Brian Sang Chu practices at Plaza Surgery Center - HOPD in Santa Maria, California
Dr. Chu's primary practice is Plaza Surgery Center - HOPD, at 525 Plaza Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454.
- Plaza Surgery Center - HOPD525 Plaza Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Brian Sang Chu is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Chu's primary practice is Plaza Surgery Center - HOPD in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Chu is also affiliated with Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center. The medical group on file is Pacific Central Coast Health Centers Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Chu to 1 more group practice or clinic and 1 ambulatory surgery center, each named with a free account.
Plaza Surgery Center - HOPDPrimary
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Brian Sang Chu's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Chu practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Plaza Surgery Center - HOPD | Available with a free account |
| +3 more affiliated sites | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Brian Sang Chu is one of 2,926 general surgeons in California
Surgery is Dr. Chu's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Chu is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Chu has a license on file in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Surgery, CaliforniaPrimary
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Brian Sang Chu billed Medicare for 176 services in 2024
CMS data shows 176 Medicare services from Dr. Chu across 6 procedure codes in 2024, for 151 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $14,791 for them.
Medicare services, 2024176
Medicare patients151
Paid by Medicare$14,791
Procedure codes6
Where Dr. Chu's Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office14482%
- In a facility3218%
Dr. Chu compared with the California median for general surgeons, 2024
- Dr. Chu
- California median
- Medicare services
- 176vs 1666% above
- Medicare patients
- 151vs 12125% above
- Part D claims
- 31vs 349% below
Medians across 2,606 general surgeons in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Chu's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Brian Sang Chu treated 151 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 73
CMS counts 151 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Chu in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 63 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 71% have high cholesterol. 35% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.28, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Chu's median patient age at 50, with 51% women.
Medicare patients, 2024151
Average age73
Average risk score1.28
Also on Medicaid35%
Dr. Chu's Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Chu's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women7852%
- Men7348%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Chu's Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol71%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes36%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Mood disorders27%
- Anxiety26%
- Depression24%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Chu's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 50
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women51%
- Men49%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Brian Sang Chu wrote 56 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Chu wrote 56 Medicare Part D claims for 40 patients. 98% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 31 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $111 in total drug cost.
Part D claims, 202456
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$111
Part D patients40
Dr. Chu's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic55 claims98%
- Brand-name and other1 claims2%
Dr. Chu's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Chu's Part D claims, 2024
- Opioids61%34 of 56 claims
- Antibiotics27%15 of 56 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Brian Sang Chu scored 100 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 100 out of 100 for Dr. Chu for performance year 2024, reported through an alternative payment model (APM). Dr. Chu accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 16 procedures of hernia repair (minimally invasive) by Dr. Chu, more than 83% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Dr. Chu's MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 100of 100Final score
- 86.3of 100Quality
- 100of 100Promoting Interoperability
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Where Dr. Chu ranks in Medicare procedure volume
- Hernia repair (minimally invasive)
- 83rd percentile16 procedures
CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.
Colonoscopy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Hernia repair - groin (open): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Melanoma (skin cancer) excision: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026; and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Brian Sang Chu has 1 publication on record
Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Chu in 2017. Dr. Chu's most frequent co-author is Syed Arif Ahmad, MD.
Papers1
Dr. Chu's most frequent co-authors
Recent publications by Dr. Chu
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Brian Sang Chu received $9,855 in industry payments from 2024 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 41 general payments to Dr. Chu from 4 drug and device companies from 2024 to 2025. Education make up the largest share, 80% of the total. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. paid the most, $9,789.
General payments to Dr. Chu by program year, 2024 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Chu by kind, 2024 to 2025
$9.9Kin total
- Education$7,89880%
- Travel and lodging$1,30813%
- Food and beverage$6497%
Companies that paid Dr. Chu the most, 2024 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Brian Sang Chu graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
Dr. Chu graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 2018.
- Medical school
- Board certified in surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Brian Sang Chu accepts plans from 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Chu is in network with 14 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Elevance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- United Healthcare
- HCSC
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Regence Health Plans
- Alliant Health Plans
- +6 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Chu accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO9
- Medicare8
- HMO6
- POS5
- EPO4
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Brian Sang Chu's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Brian Sang Chu's NPI number?
Dr. Brian Sang Chu's NPI number is 1992200117. It was assigned on March 28, 2018, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Brian Sang Chu?
Dr. Brian Sang Chu is a general surgeon in Santa Maria, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).
Where does Dr. Brian Sang Chu practice?
Dr. Chu practices at 525 Plaza Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Dr. Chu's primary practice is Plaza Surgery Center - HOPD in Santa Maria, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Chu to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 ambulatory surgery center.
What is Dr. Brian Sang Chu's medical license number?
Dr. Chu's California license number on file is A165300.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brian Sang Chu affiliated with?
Dr. Chu is affiliated with Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center.
What medical group is Dr. Brian Sang Chu part of?
Dr. Chu is linked to Pacific Central Coast Health Centers Medical Group.
Does Dr. Brian Sang Chu accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Chu billed Medicare for 176 services in 2024, and Dr. Chu accepts Medicare assignment.
What is Dr. Brian Sang Chu's MIPS score?
Dr. Chu's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 100 out of 100, reported through an alternative payment model (APM).
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Brian Sang Chu see?
CMS counts 151 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Chu in 2024, with an average age of 73.
Is Dr. Brian Sang Chu board certified?
Yes. Dr. Chu is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
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What services does Dr. Brian Sang Chu bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Chu's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99213), office visit, new patient (99203) and office visit, established patient (99214).
Where did Dr. Brian Sang Chu go to medical school?
Dr. Chu graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 2018.
What drugs does Dr. Brian Sang Chu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Chu's most prescribed drugs by claims were Oxycodone HCl.
Has Dr. Brian Sang Chu received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $9,855 in general payments to Dr. Chu from 4 companies from 2024 to 2025. The largest total came from Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
How long has Dr. Brian Sang Chu been practicing?
Dr. Chu graduated from medical school in 2018, 8 years ago.
Does Dr. Brian Sang Chu do research?
Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Chu.
Who does Dr. Brian Sang Chu publish with?
Dr. Chu's most frequent co-authors are Syed Arif Ahmad, MD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. Brian Sang Chu accept?
Dr. Chu is in network with 14 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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