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- 3501 Palmer Dr Ste 201, Cameron Park, CA 95682
About Dr. Chiu
Wai Kan Chiu, M.D., PhD practices gastroenterology in Cameron Park, CA. Wai Kan is a 2015 graduate of University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Wai Kan cared for 1,137 Medicare patients across 1,275 services. 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, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801258686.
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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
- (530) 626-2611
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
3501 PALMER DR STE 201
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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
Chronic conditions
- Cystic Fibrosis Malabsorption
Liver health
- Cirrhosis of the Liver
Specialized and cancer
- Short bowel syndrome
Wound care
- Feeding Tube Site Irritation
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
- Acute pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic cysts
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Colon and anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Colon cancer
- Colon polyps
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Esophagus and swallowing
- Barrett's esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophagitis
Functional bowel and motility
- Chronic diarrhea
- Fecal incontinence
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
- Functional dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. pylori infection
- Peptic ulcer disease
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
- Blocked Bile Duct
Procedures & services
Advanced endoscopy
- EUS-guided biopsy
Biliary and pancreatic endoscopy
- Biliary sphincterotomy
- Endoscopic bile duct stone removal
Capsule and physiology testing
- Ambulatory reflux monitoring
- Capsule endoscopy
- Hydrogen and methane breath testing
- Anorectal manometry
- Esophageal manometry
Chronic illness
- Feeding tube care and troubleshooting
Clinical Nutrition
- IV Nutrition Support
Diagnostic Testing
- 24-Hour Acid Reflux Test
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- SIBO Breath Test
- EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
Digestive
- Bowel Retraining Program
General surgery
- Hemorrhoid banding and treatment
Infection & Microbiology Tests
Liver procedures
- Paracentesis
- Esophageal variceal banding
- Liver elastography
Lower endoscopy
- Colon polyp removal
- Diagnostic colonoscopy
- Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Nursing care
- G-Tube Button Replacement
Nutrition & Digestion
- Feeding tube placement
Upper endoscopy
- Endoscopic mucosal resection
- Esophageal biopsy
- Esophageal dilation
- Stomach biopsy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
Most searched procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Liver biopsy
Treatments
- Stool Transplant
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,275 services · 1,137 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
140 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
133 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
112 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
20 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
18 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
15 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
14 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
288 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
187 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
110 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
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 gastroenterologists at this location 3
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.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Wai Kan Chiu, M.D.'s specialty?
Wai Kan Chiu, M.D. is a gastroenterologist in Cameron Park, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Wai Kan Chiu, M.D.?
Wai Kan Chiu, M.D. is listed at 3501 Palmer Dr Ste 201, Cameron Park, CA 95682. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Wai Kan Chiu, M.D.?
The number on file is (530) 626-2611. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Wai Kan Chiu, M.D.'s NPI number?
Wai Kan Chiu, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1801258686. 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 Wai Kan Chiu, M.D.'s education?
Wai Kan Chiu, M.D. attended University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Wai Kan Chiu, M.D. been practicing?
Wai Kan Chiu, M.D. has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Wai Kan Chiu, M.D. known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Wai Kan Chiu, M.D. performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Wai Kan Chiu, M.D. confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Wai Kan Chiu, M.D.. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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