Alvina Dor-Yan Chu, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Alvina Dor-Yan Chu is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Alvina Dor-Yan Chu, M.D. has been part of the Palo Alto medical community since 2007 in group practice. A State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine graduate since 2002, she brings 24+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.5/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
23
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
14
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
98
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $88k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$16 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Alvina Dor-Yan Chu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo
Board certified · Apr 27, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
900 Blake Wilbur Dr Rm W20812nd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2201
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200034
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alvina Dor-Yan Chu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Palo Alto required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alvina Dor-Yan Chu
Dr. Chu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-6961.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alvina Dor-Yan Chu
Practice Location
1000 Welch Rd Ste 203, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1808
Mailing Address
900 Blake Wilbur Dr Rm W20812nd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2201
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