Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Chaux, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Los Angeles, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Chaux from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chaux
Dr. George Chaux is an internal medicine specialist in Los Angeles, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chaux performed 1,556 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chaux received a total of $23,709 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 117 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chaux is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 21% volume in CA
$23,709 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,556
Medicare services
Top 21% in CA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
241 | $34 | $462 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
184 | $178 | $731 |
| Lung biopsy via endoscope, 1 lobe A procedure to remove a small sample of lung tissue from one lobe using an endoscope for examination. |
135 | $70 | $599 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
103 | $102 | $356 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and growth treatment A procedure using a flexible tube with a camera and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and treat any growths found. |
100 | $56 | $284 |
| Computer-assisted navigation of lung airways This procedure uses computer technology to guide an endoscope through the airways of the lungs for precise navigation. |
87 | $80 | $327 |
| Endoscopic needle biopsy of windpipe, airway, or lung A procedure where a needle is inserted through an endoscope to collect tissue samples from the windpipe, airway, or lung. |
87 | $122 | $633 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
80 | $68 | $241 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
76 | $10 | $151 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
71 | $82 | $323 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
69 | $110 | $424 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling A procedure using a scope and ultrasound to examine the airways and collect tissue samples from three or more lymph nodes. |
59 | $179 | $1,093 |
| Lung airway biopsy using endoscope A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung airways using a flexible tube with a camera. The sample is examined to check for disease or abnormalities. |
54 | $36 | $529 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
44 | $114 | $475 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 40 | $147 | $603 |
| Endoscopic destruction of lung airway growth or narrowing A procedure using an endoscope to destroy abnormal growths or relieve narrowing within the lung airways. |
37 | $214 | $875 |
| Additional lung lobe biopsy via endoscope This procedure involves taking a tissue sample from an additional lobe of the lung using an endoscope, performed after an initial biopsy. |
29 | $41 | $167 |
| Endoscopic dilation or repair of windpipe cartilage This procedure uses an endoscope to widen the cartilage of the windpipe or to treat damage to the windpipe cartilage. |
23 | $91 | $673 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
22 | $43 | $217 |
| Additional lung lobe biopsy via endoscope This procedure involves taking a tissue sample from an additional lobe of the lung using an endoscope. It is performed as an add-on service to a primary biopsy of a different lung lobe. |
15 | $52 | $215 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$23,709
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,387/year across 7 years
Top 5% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
117
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,161
2023
$5,664
2022
$1,036
2021
$812
2020
$5,168
2019
$3,467
2018
$5,401
Payments by company (2024)
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$1,657
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$200
Baxter Healthcare
$104
United Therapeutics Corporation
$67
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$65
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Amgen Inc.
$21
Philips North America LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 90.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc
$8,569
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$5,603
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$2,961
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$1,657
Pulmonx Corporation
$1,359
CSA Medical, Inc
$895
ZOLL Medical Corporation
$407
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$268
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$243
Ethicon Inc.
$237
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$226
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$200
United Therapeutics Corporation
$193
Genentech USA, Inc.
$150
Allergan Inc.
$137
Mallinckrodt LLC
$122
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$111
Baxter Healthcare
$104
Vapotherm Inc
$92
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$65
Boston Scientific Corporation
$37
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
Amgen Inc.
$21
Philips North America LLC
$18
Ambu Inc.
$4
Top 3 companies account for 72.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(AK6) Vest Therapy · ACTHAR · ANDEXXA · AVYCAZ · Adempas · CHARTIS CATHETER · CoreDx · Da Vinci Surgical System · EXALT Model D · GIAPREZA · Hillrom - Vest System Model 105 Home Care · Monarch · OFEV · OPSUMIT · ORENITRAM · Photofrin · Pulmonx Endobronchial Valve EBV · Spin · TEZSPIRE · TYVASO · UPTRAVI · VAPOTHERM · ZEPHYR DELIVERY CATHETER · ZEPHYR ENDOBRONCHIAL VALVE
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
4,889
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Chaux is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in CA), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Chaux experienced with bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chaux performed 241 bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Chaux receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chaux received a total of $23,709 from 25 companies across 117 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Chaux's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Los Angeles?
Dr. Chaux's average Medicare payment per service is $90. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Chaux) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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