Kristine Chu, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Kristine Chu is an Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist based in New York, NY with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(212) 420-4236New York, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Kristine Chu, MD has practiced obstetrics & gynecology for 28+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1998 and has 28+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 166 Obstetrics & Gynecology providers in NYSee all Obstetrics & Gynecology in New York28+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5016dNPPES updated 2012-08-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

55 E 34th St Bimc Dept of Ob Gyn, New York, NY 10016-4337

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in New York

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

157

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

75

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

182

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $21k

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-18%)52%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+18%)36%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1998

    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

  2. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

Obstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

Taxonomy: 207V00000X

Education & Training

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Class of 1998)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 95000-2454, Philadelphia, PA 19195-2454

Differs from practice location

Virtual Obstetrics & Gynecology Care With Kristine Chu

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Kristine Chu for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New York 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 Kristine Chu

Dr. Chu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 420-4236.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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