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Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu, MD
NPI1306061221PAC ID1850464959
- Medicare services, 2024
- 1,451
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 201
- Part D claims, 2024
- 26
- Publications
- 1
- Hospital affiliations
- 2
- Practice address
- 1011 S Broad St, Lansdale, PA 19446-5338
- Practice phone
- Call (215) 361-5060
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Central Montgomery Orthopedics
Surgical practice · Lansdale, Pennsylvania
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Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu is an orthopedic surgeon in Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Dr. Chu practices at Central Montgomery Orthopedics in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Chu's NPI, 1306061221, was assigned on April 16, 2007. Dr. Chu graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2003. Dr. Chu holds Pennsylvania license MD436213.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1306061221NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 1850464959
- NPI enumeration date
- April 16, 2007
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (215) 361-5060
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 49
- Medical school graduation
- 2003
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu practices at Central Montgomery Orthopedics in Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Dr. Chu's primary practice is Central Montgomery Orthopedics, at 1011 S Broad St, Lansdale, PA 19446-5338. The practice phone is (215) 361-5060.
- Central Montgomery Orthopedics1011 S Broad St, Lansdale, PA 19446-5338Phone(215) 361-5060
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu is affiliated with 6 sites of care and 3 medical groups
Dr. Chu's primary practice is Central Montgomery Orthopedics in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chu is also affiliated with St. Luke's Grand View Hospital - Sellersville. The medical group on file is Central Montgomery Orthopedics. Dmand AI also links Dr. Chu to 1 more hospital, 2 medical groups, 1 physician office, 1 group practice or clinic and 1 therapy and rehab clinic, each named with a free account.
Central Montgomery OrthopedicsPrimary
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Chu practices, 6 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Central Montgomery Orthopedics | Available with a free account |
| +5 more sites and 2 medical groups | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu is one of 994 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania
Orthopaedic surgery is Dr. Chu's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207X00000X. Dr. Chu is board certified in orthopaedic sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Chu's licenses on file in 4 states: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and Michigan.
Specialties and state licenses
- Orthopaedic surgery, PennsylvaniaPrimary
- New Jersey license
- Virginia license
- Michigan license
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists arthritis, broken or dislocated ankle/ or foot, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, chest wall injury, enthesopathy in arms, hand joint or tendon inflammation and joint or bone infection among the conditions Dr. Chu treats.
Orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Chu
Counts of orthopedic surgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
994orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania
2orthopedic surgeons in Lansdale
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu billed Medicare for 1,451 services in 2024
CMS data shows 1,451 Medicare services from Dr. Chu across 7 procedure codes in 2024, for 201 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $45,971 for them. Every service was in an office.
Medicare services, 20241,451
Medicare patients201
Paid by Medicare$45,971
Procedure codes7
Dr. Chu's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Drugs given in the office
- 2023: 7022024: 80014%
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 3622024: 3682%
- Surgery
- 2023: 2362024: 28320%
Dr. Chu compared with the Pennsylvania median for orthopedic surgeons, 2024
- Dr. Chu
- Pennsylvania median
- Medicare services
- 1,451vs 1,15326% above
- Medicare patients
- 201vs 27627% below
- Part D claims
- 14vs 10286% below
Medians across 929 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania 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. Benjamin I-Ming Chu treated 201 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 74
CMS counts 201 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Chu in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 99 patients. 75% of them have arthritis, and 75% have high cholesterol. Their average risk score is 0.92, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Chu's median patient age at 64, with 54% women.
Medicare patients, 2024201
Average age74
Average risk score0.92
Dr. Chu's Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Dr. Chu's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women13668%
- Men6532%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Chu's Medicare patients, 2024
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Anxiety28%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
- Mood disorders22%
- Depression21%
- Diabetes21%
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 64
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women54%
- Men44%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu wrote 26 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Chu wrote 26 Medicare Part D claims for 20 patients. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 14 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $70 in total drug cost. In 2022, CMS named 12 claims across 1 drug.
Part D claims, 202426
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$70
Part D patients20
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.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2022 to 2024
- 2022
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2022: 122024: 1417%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2024, 1 in 2022.
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
How Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu takes part in Medicare
Dr. Chu accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Lower limb (leg) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Upper limb (arm) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu has 1 publication on record
Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Chu. Dr. Chu's most frequent co-author is Frances Anne Farley, 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. Benjamin I-Ming Chu received $1,851 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 30 general payments to Dr. Chu from 9 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Education make up the largest share, 65% of the total. Liberty Surgical Inc. paid the most, $1,213.
General payments to Dr. Chu by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Chu by kind, 2016 to 2025
$1.9Kin total
- Education$1,20065%
- Food and beverage$65135%
Companies that paid Dr. Chu the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu has 1 award and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Chu, most recently CMS Stage 1 EHR in 2013.
Awards and honors for Dr. Chu
- 2013
- CMS Stage 1 EHR
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Dr. Chu graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2003. Dr. Chu is a member of AAOS, AOSSM and AANA.
- Medical school
- Board certified in orthopaedic sports medicine
- Board certified in orthopaedic surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu accepts plans from 18 insurance carriers
Dr. Chu is in network with 18 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 12. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Elevance
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- HCSC
- Highmark
- United Healthcare
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Aspirus Health Plan
- +10 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Chu accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO12
- HMO11
- Medicare11
- EPO5
- POS5
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Benjamin I-Ming 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)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) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| 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. Benjamin I-Ming Chu's NPI number?
Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu's NPI number is 1306061221. It was assigned on April 16, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu?
Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu is an orthopedic surgeon in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207X00000X).
Where does Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu practice?
Dr. Chu practices at 1011 S Broad St, Lansdale, PA 19446-5338. Dr. Chu's primary practice is Central Montgomery Orthopedics in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Dmand AI also links Dr. Chu to 1 hospital, 2 medical groups, 1 physician office, 1 group practice or clinic and 1 therapy and rehab clinic.
What is Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Chu is (215) 361-5060.
What is Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu's medical license number?
Dr. Chu holds Pennsylvania license MD436213, one of the licenses on file in 4 states.
Which states has Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Chu in Pennsylvania (2009 to 2026), New Jersey (2018 to 2021), Virginia (2008 to 2010) and Michigan (2003 to 2008).
Which hospitals is Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu affiliated with?
Dr. Chu is affiliated with St. Luke's Grand View Hospital - Sellersville. Dmand AI links Dr. Chu to 1 more hospital.
What medical group is Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu part of?
Dr. Chu is linked to Central Montgomery Orthopedics. Dmand AI links Dr. Chu to 2 more medical groups.
Does Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Chu billed Medicare for 1,451 services in 2024, and Dr. Chu accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu see?
CMS counts 201 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Chu in 2024, with an average age of 74.
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Is Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu board certified?
Yes. Dr. Chu is board certified in orthopaedic sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What services does Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Chu's most billed Medicare services were injected or infused drug (J3301), surgery: bones and joints (20610) and office visit, established patient (99213).
Where did Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu go to medical school?
Dr. Chu graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2003.
What drugs does Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Chu's most prescribed drugs by claims were Methylprednisolone.
Has Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $1,851 in general payments to Dr. Chu from 9 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Liberty Surgical Inc.
How long has Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu been practicing?
Dr. Chu graduated from medical school in 2003, 23 years ago.
Does Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu do research?
Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Chu.
Who does Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu publish with?
Dr. Chu's most frequent co-authors are Frances Anne Farley, MD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. Benjamin I-Ming Chu accept?
Dr. Chu is in network with 18 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 12. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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