Charlene Hu, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Charlene Hu, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 43+ years, working in group practice. With 43+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Pleasanton area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 943dNPPES updated 2023-10-05 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5575 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 330, Pleasanton, CA 94588-5804
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.4 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
733
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
526
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,799
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $511k
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$124 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Charlene Hu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 4, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194022
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Charlene Hu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Charlene Hu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pleasanton 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 Charlene Hu
Dr. Hu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pleasanton, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-6469.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Charlene Hu
Practice Location
5575 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 330, Pleasanton, CA 94588-5804
Mailing Address
5575 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 330, Pleasanton, CA 94588-5804
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