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Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD

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(Joseph C. Tu, MD)

(553 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

8501 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 220
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

(310) 385-3530

Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD is a general practitioner in Beverly Hills, CA specializing in general practice and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

8501 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 220
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

spine X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD performed more spinal procedures, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD treated as a general practitioner in Beverly Hills, CA during 2012 were nerve block, pain management, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	286
injections	73
nerve block	73
pain management	73
spinal procedures	73

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD treated as a general practitioner in Beverly Hills, CA during 2013 were injections, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	375
injections	190
nerve block	171
pain management	171
spinal procedures	171

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	13
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD treated as a general practitioner in Beverly Hills, CA during 2014 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	316
injections	139
minimally invasive procedures	17
nerve block	104
nerve procedures	17
pain management	156
spinal procedures	123

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD treated as a general practitioner in Beverly Hills, CA during 2015 were pain management, spinal procedures, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	243
injections	123
nerve block	107
pain management	123
spinal procedures	123

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	431

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	65
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	12
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	749

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	111
Hispanic	28
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	26
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	676

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	98
Hispanic	25
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	16
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	551

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	78
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	11
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD treated as a general practitioner in Beverly Hills, CA during 2021 were injections, spinal procedures, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	1081
injections	31
nerve block	17
pain management	17
spinal procedures	28
X-rays	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	90
Hispanic	37
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	31
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1237

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	94
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	36
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD treated as a general practitioner in Beverly Hills, CA were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	541
injections	111
minimally invasive procedures	17
nerve block	94
nerve procedures	17
pain management	108
spinal procedures	103
X-rays	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	48
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	145
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	13
Less than 65	84
65 to 74	88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He completed residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. He is certified by the Pain Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab Pain Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehab, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehab, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center

Board Certification: Pain Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab Pain Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehab, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehab, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

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. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Humana

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna ACO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

Blue Shield California HMO

Health Net MAH

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

Blue Shield California MAH

CareMore MAH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 553 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Beverly Hills, CA.

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Reviews Left On DocSpot

Overall Rating: 5.0 2018-01-10

great doctor for pain management and musculoskeletal issues. I'm someone with a condition that half the time has doctors stumped and causes chronic pain, Dr. Tu's been great with advice of getting to a point of less pain.

Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The doctor is very efficient, more than capable & understanding. I would highly recommend Dr. Tu if it wasn't for the staff in his office. They are consistently rude, ignorant of all patients privacy in the office, & not helpful if patients have questions. They react like they are bothered & irritated to do any work.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-19

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He was very clear and concise in his communication and I could tell he really has his heart in helping his patients. He works very hard and is dedicated to his work. One of the best doctors I've had the pleasure to engage with. He explained the whole process so that I could understand.

Overall Rating: 2.0 2024-09-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I would never recommend this Doctor to anyone. I wouldn't recommend it for myself either but there is no other doctor available that I can switch to. Cedars needs to hire more staff. This los staff situation going on is affecting not only the patients but the current staff as well.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Joseh Chau Shen answered all my questions and concerns not only in medical Terminology but also layman terms that I could understand exactly what he was sayin will definitely return to him after my Hip Surgery. Thank you Dr. for all your help

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I love Dr Tu. Can't imagine anyone not loving him. He cared so much and spends such quality time. I don't know he does it with a busy practice but he never ever rushes me.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Tu is good in listen to what "I" want. I want to lessen my dose and he listened. He said I can half my dose. But don't abruptly stop my medicine.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-04

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Tu is one of the best two doctors Cedars have. I thank you for having doctors who show concern for their patients health

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Tu is a wonderful physician. He's very knowledgeable, listens to my concerns, and makes useful recommendations.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Tu, Is truly the best of the best. This man saved my life. Thank you for caring, and listening.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph Chau-Sen Tu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,926 PAIN MANAGEMENT $1,841	GENERAL - TACHY $85
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$1,491 Deep Brain Stimulation $956	Neuro-Chronic Pain $535
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,067 INTELLIS $291	RESUME $266	ADAPTIVESTIM $141	PRIMEADVANCED $102	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $72	Other $195
Medtronic, Inc.	$970 INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $687	INTELLIS $148	Vanta $128	ASCENDA $6
Abbott Laboratories	$576 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $450	Proclaim IPG $73	PROCLAIM $53
Other	$2,178 Omnia $342	Morphabond ER $257	QUTENZA $161	Senza $148	BELBUCA $120	Other $1,150

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,896
Travel and Lodging	$2,299
Education	$12

Biography

Dr. Joseph Tu is a specialist in general practice and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Tu has a special interest in pain management. He is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Tu seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. He has an open panel in Beverly Hills, CA according to Yext. After attending the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at Ohio State University Medical Center. He has received the following distinction: Best Doctors in America. In addition to English, he speaks Mandarin.