Active NPI 1659367423 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Yun-Sen Ralph Chu , MD

Ophthalmology • Bloomington, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Yun-Sen Chu, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Bloomington, MN. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1992, Dr. Chu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 9117 LYNDALE AVE S.

Dr. Chu is affiliated with Chu Laser Eye Institute, Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

9117 Lyndale Ave S

Bloomington, MN 554203522

Telephone 9528351235

Fax 9528351092

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Chu Laser Eye Institute, Pa Facility NPI 1407977762

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Bloomington, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +17.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 16.3 Yrs

State Avg: 24.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

24 Specialists

Practicing in Bloomington, MN (457 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chu (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Bloomington Specialty Average (16.3 Years) 16.3 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	403	217	$1917.60	$469.50
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	212	211	$169.84	$29.24
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	168	104	$750.39	$263.51
66991 Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye	31	16	$3090.00	$582.28
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	14	12	$2258.29	$664.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	429	237	$1842.69	$454.32
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	211	211	$162.97	$29.53
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	159	109	$687.64	$267.67
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	30	17	$1715.77	$696.94
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	16	13	$2171.25	$572.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	364	202	$1820.00	$463.40
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	186	179	$161.00	$30.78
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	166	113	$677.00	$273.36
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	24	18	$2155.00	$625.61
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	22	13	$1597.00	$746.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	380	205	$1819.02	$467.77
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	185	184	$160.45	$30.86
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	160	103	$675.80	$267.98
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	23	13	$1597.00	$634.00
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	12	11	$2149.75	$682.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	306	186	$1764.09	$458.80
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	172	169	$156.00	$32.02
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	140	89	$652.19	$278.02
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	49	43	$1767.00	$435.28
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	23	16	$1470.00	$674.36
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	13	12	$2087.31	$585.01
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	12	12	$156.00	$31.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	426	237	$1716.00	$544.62
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	212	138	$634.00	$264.98
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	210	208	$156.00	$32.45
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	39	29	$2031.00	$712.17
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	24	17	$64.00	$30.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$177.00	$71.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	295	167	$1702.24	$534.34
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	171	146	$156.00	$39.38
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	118	80	$616.97	$262.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	36	36	$214.00	$150.88
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	32	24	$57.09	$30.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$159.00	$73.83
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	26	24	$1977.46	$685.72
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	12	11	$152.33	$126.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	354	206	$1687.00	$534.23
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	180	144	$156.00	$46.57
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	165	114	$593.00	$259.51
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	90	62	$51.00	$31.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	80	80	$214.00	$146.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	65	$148.00	$73.61
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	43	22	$48.37	$14.96
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	34	27	$1915.00	$637.46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$147.00	$123.39
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	20	11	$1430.00	$424.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	18	$98.00	$49.62
92134 Imaging of retina	17	17	$72.00	$36.73
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	11	11	$82.27	$51.03

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-08-16

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MN 38792

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

288517400 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Chu Laser Eye Institute, Pa

9117 Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, MN 554203522

Phone: 9528351235

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Shayna Mellesmoen , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1104503382

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Jack Lamoine , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1396585923

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Marc Harrie , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1427502749

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 February 13, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 13, 2012

Registered at 9117 LYNDALE AVE S, BLOOMINGTON, MN 554203522 (Tel: 9528351235)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 13, 2012

Registered at 9117 LYNDALE AVE S, BLOOMINGTON, MN 554203522 (Tel: 9528351235)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 13, 2012

Recorded as YUN-SEN CHU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 13, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #38792 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 27, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659367423

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 27, 2005

Last Update: August 16, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

9117 Lyndale Ave S

Bloomington, MN 554203522

Phone: 9528351235

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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