Active NPI 1134198765 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Chanh M Tu , MD

Ophthalmology • Americus, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Chanh Tu, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Americus, GA. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1992, Dr. Tu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1119 E LAMAR ST.

Dr. Tu maintains professional affiliations with Regional Eye Center, Llp, Eye Care Physicians And Surgeons Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1119 E Lamar St

Americus, GA 317093762

Telephone 2299244022

Fax 2299247133

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Regional Eye Center, Llp Facility NPI 1790836864

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Americus, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 34.0 Yrs

State Avg: 28.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1 Specialists

Practicing in Americus, GA (579 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

61.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tu (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Americus Specialty Average (34.0 Years) 34.0 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	268	182	$103.74	$83.84
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	197	195	$128.08	$113.26
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	181	82	$77.87	$32.53
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	124	78	$1818.00	$465.46
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	36	36	$687.50	$339.30
64708 Release of nerve of arm or leg, open procedure	34	22	$500.00	$237.43
64727 Release of nerve using operating microscope	34	22	$600.00	$166.56
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	33	21	$150.00	$11.49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$152.00	$136.01
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	17	16	$75.00	$56.70
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	12	12	$75.00	$30.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	322	203	$103.68	$84.01
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	215	99	$79.72	$32.69
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	199	196	$128.00	$116.46
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	149	89	$1818.00	$471.56
64708 Release of nerve of arm or leg, open procedure	56	35	$500.00	$236.43
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	55	35	$150.00	$12.04
64727 Release of nerve using operating microscope	55	34	$600.00	$170.52
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	37	36	$683.78	$335.65
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$152.00	$134.19
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	16	$75.00	$56.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	16	16	$75.00	$31.21
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	13	13	$96.74	$75.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	328	235	$102.27	$84.66
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	303	133	$77.38	$34.74
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	212	209	$128.00	$116.79
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	196	115	$1818.00	$466.33
64708 Release of nerve of arm or leg, open procedure	78	47	$500.00	$250.50
64727 Release of nerve using operating microscope	78	47	$600.00	$172.77
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	77	47	$150.00	$12.20
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	45	45	$684.44	$345.81
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$152.00	$140.14
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	22	15	$1500.00	$767.67
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	19	19	$75.00	$57.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	16	16	$75.00	$31.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$124.83	$105.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	323	218	$68.11	$67.70
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	239	113	$58.44	$36.70
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	200	199	$115.33	$114.10
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	159	97	$1818.00	$417.02
64727 Release of nerve using operating microscope	69	41	$600.00	$174.34
64708 Release of nerve of arm or leg, open procedure	68	41	$500.00	$335.53
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	67	40	$150.00	$12.00
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	52	52	$719.23	$354.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$138.76	$135.60
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	24	14	$1500.00	$754.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$101.00	$101.27
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	15	$75.00	$54.78
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	15	13	$1353.20	$317.84
92134 Imaging of retina	13	12	$75.00	$38.28
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	13	$75.00	$29.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	295	178	$68.00	$68.10
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	257	114	$58.57	$40.90
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	213	213	$113.42	$113.46
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	138	80	$1818.00	$428.01
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	82	81	$73.00	$73.22
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	82	57	$1180.32	$320.86
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	51	31	$150.00	$47.11
V2632 Posterior chamber intraocular lens	49	31	$500.00	$117.82
64727 Release of nerve using operating microscope	46	27	$600.00	$185.80
64708 Release of nerve of arm or leg, open procedure	42	26	$500.00	$333.91
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	41	24	$150.00	$12.44
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	35	35	$738.57	$358.85
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	24	14	$1500.00	$754.02
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$137.00	$137.78
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	17	16	$75.00	$59.52
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	15	15	$75.00	$32.88
92134 Imaging of retina	12	12	$75.00	$38.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	459	177	$1224.41	$353.53
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	439	183	$55.65	$41.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	319	184	$68.00	$67.87
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	259	258	$113.06	$112.48
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	147	141	$73.00	$72.25
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	69	66	$76.45	$44.39
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	60	60	$669.17	$353.00
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	49	29	$1500.00	$726.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	36	36	$137.42	$136.98
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	35	34	$75.00	$60.45
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	31	31	$75.00	$32.80
92134 Imaging of retina	11	11	$75.00	$39.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	914	62	$3.78	$2.77
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	419	174	$57.74	$39.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	320	181	$68.00	$67.07
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	317	148	$1474.20	$419.15
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	266	264	$113.11	$111.70
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	166	159	$73.00	$71.67
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	62	57	$585.48	$318.67
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	40	39	$75.00	$59.70
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	33	33	$75.00	$33.06
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	30	19	$1500.00	$710.96
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$137.00	$130.98
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	14	$78.00	$77.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	405	203	$68.00	$65.95
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	351	142	$55.73	$36.77
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	250	250	$113.18	$110.39
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	242	136	$1810.69	$532.45
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	153	149	$73.00	$71.00
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	63	61	$160.48	$70.54
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	62	56	$550.00	$293.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	51	51	$75.00	$56.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	47	47	$43.09	$31.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	27	27	$137.00	$133.81
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	25	13	$2000.00	$1127.98

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License GA 042468

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

000720178E (GA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

00720178A (GA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

000720178D (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Regional Eye Center, Llp

1119 E Lamar St, Americus, GA 317093762

Phone: 2299244022

Eye Care Physicians And Surgeons Pc

158 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, VA 226024324

Phone: 5404095254

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Valerie Moates , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1235125485

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Ray Williams , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1285627661

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Kenneth Moates , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1336135581

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Matthew Greene , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1457616898

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. John Mixon , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1750365276

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active November 06, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 06, 2008

Registered at 1119 E LAMAR ST, AMERICUS, GA 317093762 (Tel: 2299244022)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 06, 2008

Registered at 1119 E LAMAR ST, P O BOX 788, AMERICUS, GA 317093762 (Tel: 2299244022)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 06, 2008

Recorded as CHANH TU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 06, 2008

Ophthalmology (License #042468 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1134198765

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 16, 2006

Last Update: November 06, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1119 E Lamar St, P O Box 788

Americus, GA 317093762

Phone: 2299244022

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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