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Active NPI 1891802096 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alan Y Chow , MD

Ophthalmology • Glen Ellyn, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alan Chow, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Glen Ellyn, IL. With approximately 50 years of clinical experience since graduating from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1976, Dr. Chow delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 386 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 3N.

Dr. Chow accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, imaging of optic nerve, extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

386 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 3n

Glen Ellyn, IL 601374323

Telephone 6308584411
Fax 6308584793

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1976

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Glen Ellyn, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
50 Yrs +11.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 39.0 Yrs
State Avg: 31.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Glen Ellyn, IL (954 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
48.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chow (50 Years) 50 Yrs
Glen Ellyn Specialty Average (39.0 Years) 39.0 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
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion
263 136 $87.00 $63.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
244 149 $100.00 $35.66
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing
223 126 $70.00 $15.58
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
193 150 $167.00 $128.14
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
188 101 $127.00 $90.91
92250 Photography of the retina
122 96 $100.00 $37.86
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
80 71 $121.00 $64.78
92134 Imaging of retina
49 38 $100.00 $39.88
92285 Photography of content of eyes
21 15 $100.00 $22.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross - Blue Shield
022-01769-06 (IL)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 31, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 31, 2007

Registered at 386 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 3N, GLEN ELLYN, IL 601374323 (Tel: 6308584411)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 31, 2007

Registered at 191 PALAMINO PL, WHEATON, IL 601871024 (Tel: 6306907363)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 31, 2007

Recorded as ALAN CHOW, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 31, 2007

Ophthalmology

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1891802096
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 24, 2006
Last Update: October 31, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

191 Palamino Pl

Wheaton, IL 601871024

Phone: 6306907363

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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