Physician Profile
Neelima V. Chu, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chu
Neelima V. Chu, M.D. is a healthcare provider in La Mesa, CA specializing in endocrinology. Neelima trained at University of Vermont College of Medicine, graduating in 1996. Neelima is also listed as specializing in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism. Medicare claims data shows Neelima provided 1,545 services to 302 patients. The services billed most often include injection, denosumab, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument. This provider record is associated with NPI 1154407443.
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
- (619) 644-6815
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5525 GROSSMONT CENTER DR
La Mesa, CA 91942
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism 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
Most searched conditions
- Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- PCOS
- Thyroid problems
Adrenal
Adrenal disorders
- Adrenal Fatigue
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Adrenal mass
- Cushing's Syndrome
Blood sugar disorders
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Gestational diabetes
- Low Blood Sugar
- Prediabetes
Bone and calcium disorders
- High calcium
- Low Calcium
- Vitamin D deficiency
Bones
- Soft Bones
Diabetes
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Endocrine tumors
Hormone disorders
- Early or delayed puberty
- Excess facial or body hair
- Gynecomastia
- Perimenopause
- Testosterone deficiency
Hormones
Metabolic disorders
Metabolism
Parathyroid
Pituitary
- Acromegaly
- Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
Pituitary disorders
- Extreme Thirst and Urination
- High Prolactin
- Pituitary Tumor
- Short stature and growth concerns
Thyroid
- Thyroiditis
Thyroid disorders
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid cancer
- Thyroid eye disease
- Thyroid nodules
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Insulin pump management
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Weight loss management
Adrenal
- 24-Hour Urine Cortisol Test
- Aldosterone and Renin Blood Test
- Urine Metanephrines Test
Adrenal evaluations
- Adrenal Gland Suppression Test
- Cortisol Testing
Blood sugar management
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Placement
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Glucose screening test
Bone evaluations
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Parathyroid Hormone Test
Bone treatments
- Bisphosphonate Infusion for Bones
- Bone Building Injections
Diabetes
- Automated Insulin System Setup
- Blood Ketone Monitoring
- C-Peptide Test
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Data Review
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Starting Insulin Therapy
Diabetes education
- Diabetes Self-Management Education
Diabetes preventive care
Genetic evaluations
- Genetic Testing for Endocrine Tumors
Hormone treatments
- Estrogen and Progesterone Therapy
- Growth Hormone Injections
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Hormones
- Gender-affirming care consultation
Metabolic evaluations
- Cholesterol and Lipid Blood Panel
Metabolism
- Fasting Insulin Test
Parathyroid
- Parathyroid Scan
Pituitary
- Growth Hormone Stimulation Test
Pituitary evaluations
- Prolactin Blood Test
- Water Deprivation Test
Thyroid
- Thyroid Cyst Alcohol Ablation
- Thyroid Uptake and Scan
Thyroid procedures
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
- Thyroid Antibody Testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Thyroid Medication Adjustment
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Radiofrequency Ablation
Weight & Metabolism
- Weight loss medication consult
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,545 services · 302 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J0897 |
1,200 | Less often than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
130 | Less often than most peers in Endocrinology |
| Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument | Lab test | 82962 |
73 | As often as other peers in Endocrinology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
42 | As often as other peers in Endocrinology |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | Office visit | 99442 |
29 | As often as other peers in Endocrinology |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Endocrinology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Endocrinology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
Trained at University of Vermont College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1996 at University of Vermont College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Neelima V. Chu's specialty?
Neelima V. Chu is an endocrinology in La Mesa, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Neelima V. Chu?
Neelima V. Chu is listed at 5525 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Neelima V. Chu?
The number on file is (619) 644-6815. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Neelima V. Chu?
Neelima V. Chu's National Provider Identifier is 1154407443. 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 Neelima V. Chu's education?
Neelima V. Chu attended University of Vermont College of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Neelima V. Chu have?
Neelima V. Chu has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Neelima V. Chu known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Neelima V. Chu provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Neelima V. Chu's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Neelima V. Chu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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