Physician Profile
Winifred S. Chu, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chu
Winifred S. Chu, D.O. practices dermatology in Far Rockaway, NY. Winifred is a 2008 graduate of New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology. Winifred is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Winifred cared for 1,226 Medicare patients across 1,897 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356639934.
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
- (718) 869-7000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
327 BEACH 19TH ST
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Cosmetic dermatology
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
- Wart Removal
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,897 services · 1,226 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
335 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
301 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
202 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
111 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
93 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Simple or single drainage of skin abscess | Procedure | 10060 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of ear | Procedure | 69100 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
467 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
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 dermatologists 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 dermatologists in Far Rockaway 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Winifred S. Chu specialize in?
Winifred S. Chu is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Far Rockaway, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Winifred S. Chu located?
Winifred S. Chu is listed at 327 Beach 19Th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Winifred S. Chu's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 869-7000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Winifred S. Chu's NPI number?
Winifred S. Chu's National Provider Identifier is 1356639934. 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
Where did Winifred S. Chu train?
Winifred S. Chu attended New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Winifred S. Chu been practicing?
Winifred S. Chu has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Winifred S. Chu do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Winifred S. Chu performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, biopsy of related skin growth, first growth and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Winifred S. Chu confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Winifred S. Chu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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