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4630 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 408, Lafayette, LA 70508 - Lafayette location
4212 W Congress St, Ste 2100, Lafayette, LA 70506
About Dr. Chu
Uyen B. Chu, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Lafayette, LA specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Uyen cared for 243 Medicare patients across 341 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1467459156.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (337) 470-3980
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
4630 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY STE 408
Lafayette, LA 70508
4212 W Congress St ste 2100
Lafayette, LA 70506
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
341 services · 243 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
27 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
84 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
83 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
48 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
39 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99221 |
21 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
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.
Other general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 general surgeons in Lafayette 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Uyen B. Chu's specialty?
Uyen B. Chu is a general surgeon in Lafayette, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Uyen B. Chu?
Uyen B. Chu is listed at 4630 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 408, Lafayette, LA 70508. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Uyen B. Chu?
The number on file is (337) 470-3980. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Uyen B. Chu's NPI number?
Uyen B. Chu's National Provider Identifier is 1467459156. 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
How long has Uyen B. Chu been practicing?
Uyen B. Chu has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Uyen B. Chu known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Uyen B. Chu performs procedures including removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Uyen B. Chu confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Uyen B. Chu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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