Dr. Alvina D Chu

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 22+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Alvina D Chu, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Santa Maria, California. She attended and graduated from State Un Of Ny, Buffalo School Of Dental Medicine in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Stanford Hospital. Dr. Alvina D Chu also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Stanford Health Care. Dr. Alvina D Chu accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (805) 436-3458 to request Dr. Alvina D Chu the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 525 Plaza Dr
Santa Maria, CA 93454-6955

Phone 1: (805) 436-3458


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Alvina D Chu
Gender Female
PECOS ID 3072637198
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Rheumatology

Experience

  • Over 22 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Alvina D Chu attended and graduated from State Un Of Ny, Buffalo School Of Dental Medicine in 2002.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1538355375
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, September 14, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Alvina D Chu

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Alvina D Chu has been primarily specialized in Rheumatology for over 22 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Rheumatology
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    Rheumatology
    An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Stanford Health Care


Practice Locations

525 Plaza Dr
Santa Maria, CA 93454-6955
Phone: (805) 436-3458
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, January 19, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Alvina D Chu [NPI: 1538355375]Internal Medicine, Rheumatology