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Active NPI 1255597266 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Marlena Akiko Chu , OD

Optometrist • Berkeley, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Marlena Chu, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Berkeley, CA. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 2008, Dr. Chu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at U.C. BERKELEY SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY.

Dr. Chu is affiliated with Regents Of The University Of California At Berkeley and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

U.c. Berkeley School Of Optometry
200 Minor Hall

Berkeley, CA 947202020

Telephone 5106422020
Fax 5106428012
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Berkeley, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs +7.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.6 Yrs
State Avg: 21.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
127 Specialists

Practicing in Berkeley, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
38.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chu (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Berkeley Specialty Average (10.6 Years) 10.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
64 64 $295.00 $196.96
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
19 19 $270.79 $153.13

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 13584T

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Regents Of The University Of California At Berkeley

200 Minor Hall, Berkeley, CA 947202020

Phone: 5106422020

Regents Of The University Of California At Berkeley

200 Minor Hall, Berkeley, CA 947202020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 22, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 22, 2011

Registered at U.C. BERKELEY SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY, 200 MINOR HALL, BERKELEY, CA 947202020 (Tel: 5106422020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 22, 2011

Registered at U.C. BERKELEY SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY, 200 MINOR HALL, BERKELEY, CA 947202020 (Tel: 5106422020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 22, 2011

Recorded as MARLENA CHU, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 22, 2011

Optometrist (License #13584T in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 30, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255597266
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 30, 2008
Last Update: April 22, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

U.c. Berkeley School Of Optometry, 200 Minor Hall

Berkeley, CA 947202020

Phone: 5106422020

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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