James Chiu, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
James Chiu is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Sioux Falls, SD with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
James Chiu, M.D. has been part of the Sioux Falls medical community since 2010 in group practice. A Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota graduate since 2010, he brings 16+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and depression (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in South Dakota
- Federal MIPS score higher than 98% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Dakota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5000 S Minnesota Ave Ste 300, Sioux Falls, SD 57108-2700
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 98% of doctors in South Dakota on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
South Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 2% of MIPS-scored doctors in South DakotaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.6%
South Dakota avg: 80.6 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in South DakotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
138
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
232
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,471
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.02M
Percentile rankings compared against 117 reporting peers in South Dakota.
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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$388.2k received from industry
632 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very 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 James Chiu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota
Board certified · Mar 29, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Sanford School of Medicine of University of South Dakota (Class of 2010)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With James Chiu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Chiu for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to Sioux Falls 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 James Chiu
Dr. Chiu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sioux Falls, SD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (605) 400-9975.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Chiu
Practice Location
5000 S Minnesota Ave Ste 300, Sioux Falls, SD 57108-2700
Mailing Address
5000 S Minnesota Ave Ste 300, Sioux Falls, SD 57108-2700
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