Physician Profile
Karen Chu, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chu
Based in San Francisco, CA, Karen Chu, MD is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics/gynecology. Karen graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1999. Karen is also listed as specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. Medicare claims data shows Karen provided 82 services to 61 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination, and screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory. NPI 1053436899 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (415) 563-9000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 DANIEL BURNHAM CT STE 230C
San Francisco, CA 94109
3838 California St Rm 412
San Francisco, CA 94118
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
Fertility
Infections
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Surgeries
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
82 services · 61 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
49 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other obstetrics/gynecology specialists in San Francisco 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1999 at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Dr. Chu's specialty?
Dr. Chu is an obstetrics/gynecology in San Francisco, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Chu?
Dr. Chu is listed at 1 Daniel Burnham CT Ste 230C, San Francisco, CA 94109. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Chu?
The number on file is (415) 563-9000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Chu?
Dr. Chu's National Provider Identifier is 1053436899. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chu's medical education?
Dr. Chu attended State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Chu have?
Dr. Chu has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Chu known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chu the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Chu's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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