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Active NPI 1841237443 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Douglas Freeman Chu , MD

Ophthalmology • Honolulu, HI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Douglas Chu, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Honolulu, HI. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School in 1988, Dr. Chu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1401 S BERETANIA ST.

Dr. Chu is affiliated with Straub Clinic And Hospital and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1401 S Beretania St
Suite 900

Honolulu, HI 968141870

Telephone 8089425800
Fax 8089494553
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Hawaii Pet Imaging, Llc. Facility NPI 1902802234

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Honolulu, HI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
38 Yrs +5.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 33.0 Yrs
State Avg: 31.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
74 Specialists

Practicing in Honolulu, HI (136 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
6.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chu (38 Years) 38 Yrs
Honolulu Specialty Average (33.0 Years) 33.0 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
218 217 $177.88 $74.89
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
205 149 $139.80 $49.82
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
195 192 $188.93 $89.71
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
188 140 $143.02 $62.34
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
93 93 $59.53 $21.24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
90 87 $50.58 $26.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
88 84 $72.71 $33.67
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
85 82 $62.46 $22.21
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
26 19 $2174.57 $539.44
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
22 22 $57.55 $28.58
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
21 21 $233.16 $123.69
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
19 19 $207.32 $94.53
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
15 15 $20.00 $7.78

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License HI MD9013

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
074315 (HI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Straub Clinic And Hospital

888 S King St, Honolulu, HI 968133097

Phone: 8085224000

Straub Clinic And Hospital

826 S King St, Honolulu, HI 968133009

Phone: 8085224602

Straub Clinic And Hospital

888 S King St, Honolulu, HI 968133009

Straub Clinic And Hospital

888 S King St, Honolulu, HI 968133097

Phone: 8085224000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

35 Associated Practitioners
Ross Lum , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1013393081

Physical Therapist

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Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer

NPI 1023416765

Master of Science, Certified Athletic Trainer

Blayse Chun

Physical Therapy Assistant

NPI 1063864742
Stephanie Crabbe , HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

NPI 1073865150
Leslee Aki

Physical Therapy Assistant

NPI 1093644874
Jessica Palma , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1124451422

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active February 09, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 09, 2017

Registered at 1401 S BERETANIA ST, SUITE 900, HONOLULU, HI 968141870 (Tel: 8089425800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 09, 2017

Registered at 1401 S BERETANIA ST, SUITE 900, HONOLULU, HI 968141870 (Tel: 8089425800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 09, 2017

Recorded as DOUGLAS CHU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 09, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #MD9013 in HI)

NPI Profile Active November 05, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 05, 2007

Registered at 1441 KAPIOLANI BLVD, SUITE 1910, HONOLULU, HI 968144401 (Tel: 8089425800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 05, 2007

Registered at 1441 KAPIOLANI BLVD, SUITE 1910, HONOLULU, HI 968144401 (Tel: 8089425800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 05, 2007

Recorded as DOUGLAS CHU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 05, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #MD9013 in HI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1841237443
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 01, 2006
Last Update: February 09, 2017
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1401 S Beretania St, Suite 900

Honolulu, HI 968141870

Phone: 8089425800

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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