Edward W Chu, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Edward W Chu is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in South Miami, FL with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
Edward W Chu, MD practices as part of a group cardiologist practice in South Miami, FL. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2013 and has 13+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6200 Sunset Dr Ste 401, South Miami, FL 33143-4829
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better72.5%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
521
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
271
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
658
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $193k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 Atrial Fibrillation.
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
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+49%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$12.9k received from industry
126 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Edward W Chu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Board certified · Jul 22, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Class of 2013)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501323
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Edward W Chu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Edward W Chu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to South Miami 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 Edward W Chu
Dr. Chu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in South Miami, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (305) 666-4633.
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 Edward W Chu
Practice Location
6200 Sunset Dr Ste 401, South Miami, FL 33143-4829
Mailing Address
6200 Sunset Dr Ste 401, South Miami, FL 33143-4829
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