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Dr. Lei Chu, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Baylor College of Medicine

12121 Richmond Avenue Suite 407
Houston, TX 77082

(281) 497-1100

Dr. Lei Chu, MD is an urologist in Houston, TX specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Lei Chu, MD is affiliated with Astrana Health, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare, Memorial Hermann, HCA Houston Healthcare West, HPN and LEI CHU UROLOGY.

Office Locations

Memorial Hermann

12121 Richmond Avenue Suite 407
Houston, TX 77082

(281) 497-1100

(281) 497-1111

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705 S Ferry Road Suite 230
Katy, TX 77450

(281) 497-1100

(281) 497-1111

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lei Chu, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cystoscopy

urethral pressure profile

In 2023, Dr. Lei Chu, MD had a list price for cystoscopy, and urethral pressure profile that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

abdominal ultrasound

By Affordability:

diagnostic cystoscopy

uroflowmetry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Lei Chu, MD performed more abdominal ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for diagnostic cystoscopy, and uroflowmetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lei Chu, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lei Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
minimally invasive procedures	13
urologic procedures	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lei Chu, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were urologic procedures, lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lei Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	38
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	760
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154
lab tests	172
minimally invasive procedures	55
stent placement (stenting)	19
urologic procedures	185

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	43
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Dementia	19
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lei Chu, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, urologic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lei Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	285
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138
lab tests	69
minimally invasive procedures	25
urologic procedures	110

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	31
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	52
Dementia	33
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lei Chu, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lei Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	19
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	642
hospital care	320
inpatient care	320
lab tests	444
laser treatment	13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
minimally invasive procedures	65
stent placement (stenting)	13
urologic procedures	325

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	146
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	90
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	44
Dementia	27
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lei Chu, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lei Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	22
catheterization	24
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	1007
hospital care	272
inpatient care	272
lab tests	867
minimally invasive procedures	90
placement of vaginal support device	63
urologic procedures	725

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	67
Hispanic	40
Asian	93
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	66
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	45
Dementia	26
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lei Chu, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lei Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	11
catheterization	24
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	879
hospital care	359
inpatient care	359
lab tests	804
minimally invasive procedures	52
placement of vaginal support device	45
urologic procedures	558

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	55
Hispanic	40
Asian	110
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	69
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	27
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lei Chu, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lei Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	992
hospital care	257
inpatient care	257
lab tests	878
minimally invasive procedures	82
minor procedures	12
placement of vaginal support device	38
urologic procedures	552

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	51
Hispanic	42
Asian	110
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	56
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	24
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lei Chu, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lei Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1028
hospital care	291
inpatient care	291
lab tests	945
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	96
minor procedures	12
placement of vaginal support device	53
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	556

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	46
Hispanic	33
Asian	144
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	44
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	39
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lei Chu, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lei Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	768
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103
lab tests	535
minimally invasive procedures	59
urologic procedures	351

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	34
Hispanic	18
Asian	110
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	32
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lei Chu, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lei Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	713
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
lab tests	589
minimally invasive procedures	78
urologic procedures	370

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	32
Hispanic	16
Asian	120
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	34
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lei Chu, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lei Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	77
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	568
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
lab tests	408
minimally invasive procedures	61
minor procedures	11
pelvic imaging	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	77
urologic procedures	279
vascular procedures	40

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	35
Hispanic	17
Asian	116
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	41
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lei Chu, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX during 2023 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lei Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	70
anorectal procedures	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	710
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
lab tests	250
minimally invasive procedures	87
pelvic imaging	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	70
urologic procedures	361
vascular procedures	35

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	25
Hispanic	16
Asian	125
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lei Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lei Chu, MD treated as an urologist in Houston, TX were lab tests, urologic procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

abdominal imaging	73
anorectal procedures	21
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	707
hospital care	180
inpatient care	180
lab tests	541
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	63
minor procedures	11
pelvic imaging	37
stent placement (stenting)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	73
urologic procedures	365
vascular procedures	37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	43
Asian / Pacific Islander	93
Non-Hispanic White	148
Hispanic	18
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	92
85 and over	42
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	154

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lei Chu, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lei Chu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	10
Dementia	20

Education & Training

Dr. Lei Chu, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. She completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. She is certified by the Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF UROLOGY and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

Residency: Montefiore Medical Center

Board Certification: Certification: AMERICAN BOARD OF UROLOGY

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lei Chu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Astrana Health

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

HCA Houston Healthcare

Memorial Hermann

HCA Houston Healthcare West

HPN

LEI CHU UROLOGY

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Lei Chu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Medicare Advantage, Employers Health Network, United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Community Health Choice Chip, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Community Health Choice Star, Memorial Hermann Solutions, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Aetna Memorial Hermann and Community Hlth MCR D-SNP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lei Chu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Medicare Advantage

Employers Health Network

United Healthcare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

WellPoint

Aetna Medicare

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Community Health Choice Chip

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Community Health Choice Star

Memorial Hermann Solutions

WorkLink Worker's Comp

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

HMO Blue Texas

Aetna Memorial Hermann

Community Hlth MCR D-SNP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lei Chu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$8,986 DAVINCI XI $4,500	Da Vinci Surgical System $4,486
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,638 Myrbetriq $579	Vesicare $307	XTANDI $52	$700
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,161 INTERSTIM $1,104	Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $57
NeoTract Inc.	$852 Urolift $852
Coloplast Corp	$703 FEMALE INCONTINENCE $488	RESTORELLE $198	SPEEDICATH $17
Other	$5,624 GEMTESA $778	Olympus Cystoscopes $363	XYOSTED $330	Axonics $293	XIAFLEX $208	Other $3,651

**Types of Payments**
Education	$8,241
Food and Beverage	$7,141
Travel and Lodging	$3,217
Gift	$363

Biography

Dr. Lei Chu sees patients in Houston, TX. Her medical specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Chu is a graduate of Baylor College of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Chu completed residency programs at UPMC Presbyterian and Montefiore Medical Center. WellPoint, Aetna Medicare, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Chu accepts. Dr. Chu (or staff) speaks the following languages: Spanish and Chinese. Her professional affiliations include Astrana Health, HCA Houston Healthcare, and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. She welcomes new patients at her office inHouston, TX as reported by Astrana Health.