Dr. Michael Chyu

Hospice/Palliative Care in Allentown, Pennsylvania

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
16+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Michael Chyu, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 2008, having over 16 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lehigh Valley Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg. Dr. Michael Chyu also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lehigh Valley Physician Group. Dr. Michael Chyu accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (610) 969-0100 to request Dr. Michael Chyu the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

2166 S 12th St
Allentown, PA 18103-8701

(610) 969-0100

(610) 969-0101

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Basics

Full Name	Michael Chyu
Gender	Male
PECOS ID	8426204348
Sole Proprietor	Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment	He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

Hospice/Palliative Care (primary specialty)
Internal Medicine

Experience

Over 16 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)
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Medical Doctor

Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

Dr. Michael Chyu attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 2008.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1558522425
NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 23, 2008
NPPES Last Update: Monday, August 3, 2015

Quality Reporting

eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Michael Chyu

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Michael Chyu has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 16 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.	MD446388	Pennsylvania

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Lehigh Valley Hospital	Allentown, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Lehigh Valley Physician Group	Lehigh Valley Physician Group	1087

Practice Locations

2166 S 12th St
Allentown, PA 18103-8701
Phone: (610) 969-0100
Fax: (610) 969-0101
Office Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed