Ke-Qin Hu, MD
Ke-Qin Hu is a Hepatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Orange, CA with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ke-Qin Hu, MD has been part of the Orange medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 44+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Orange area. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
Uci Medical Center 101 the City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better45.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-37 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
627
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
188
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,185
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.42M
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 (+3%) — 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 (+9%) — 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 (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$40.4k received from industry
55 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 Ke-Qin Hu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 21, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
The discipline of Hepatology encompasses the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine considers Hepatology part of the subspecialty of gastroenterology. Physicians who identify themselves as Hepatologists usually, but not always, have been trained in gastrointestinal programs.
Taxonomy: 207RI0008X
Mailing address
Uci Department of Medicine Po Box 54509, Los Angeles, CA 90054-4509
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194098
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Ke-Qin Hu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ke-Qin Hu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Orange 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 Ke-Qin Hu
Dr. Hu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Orange, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 456-8978.
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 Ke-Qin Hu
Practice Location
Uci Medical Center 101 the City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
Mailing Address
Uci Department of Medicine Po Box 54509, Los Angeles, CA 90054-4509
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