Physician Profile

Walter C. Chua, M.D.

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About Dr. Chua

Walter C. Chua, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Long Beach, CA specializing in surgery. Walter is also listed as specializing in plastic & reconstructive surgery.

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Specialty

Surgery (Primary)
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

CA licenseA76981
NPI1134139132
NPI issued08/09/2006

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Medicare information

Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

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Common questions

What does Walter C. Chua specialize in?

Walter C. Chua is a general surgeon in Long Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where is Walter C. Chua located?

Walter C. Chua is listed at 5901 E 7Th St Building 150, 07/128, Long Beach, CA 90822. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

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What is Walter C. Chua's phone number?

The number on file is (562) 826-8000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

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What is Walter C. Chua's NPI number?

Walter C. Chua's National Provider Identifier is 1134139132. 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 Walter C. Chua been practicing?

Walter C. Chua has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.

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Has Walter C. Chua confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Walter C. Chua. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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