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Active NPI 1144260019 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Sc Chu , MD

Ophthalmology • Newark, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Chu, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Newark, NJ. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from New York University School Of Medicine in 1995, Dr. Chu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 90 BERGEN ST.

Dr. Chu maintains professional affiliations with The Cornea And Laser Eye Institute, P.A., University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina, ct scan of cornea. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

90 Bergen St
Ste 6100

Newark, NJ 07103

Telephone 9739722064
Fax 9739722068
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New York University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Newark, NJ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs -1.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 32.3 Yrs
State Avg: 32.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
15 Specialists

Practicing in Newark, NJ (700 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
65.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chu (31 Years) 31 Yrs
Newark Specialty Average (32.3 Years) 32.3 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
1,047 397 $327.37 $140.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
477 270 $274.69 $99.78
92134 Imaging of retina
412 199 $148.89 $43.76
92025 Ct scan of cornea
238 149 $103.42 $38.87
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
170 101 $247.65 $98.77
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope
156 105 $179.05 $43.38
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
108 53 $197.83 $42.57
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease
94 34 $106.82 $42.15
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
88 80 $309.09 $139.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
84 84 $522.02 $182.81
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
83 62 $146.13 $38.74
92250 Photography of the retina
69 53 $104.26 $40.52
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
68 43 $180.34 $70.86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
57 57 $525.00 $164.84
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
51 38 $1892.53 $590.95
65756 Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue
47 42 $3483.14 $1279.06
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
44 19 $64.70 $23.54
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
43 28 $560.05 $226.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
32 20 $264.00 $103.72
66761 Creation of eye fluid drainage tracts in iris using a laser, per session
27 25 $693.23 $258.44
65430 Scraping of cornea for diagnosis
19 15 $321.63 $122.83
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
16 16 $908.98 $343.70
65870 Removal of scar tissue in eye
12 12 $1650.05 $325.51
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
11 11 $2049.28 $772.86

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NJ 25MA07286500

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
8591407 (NJ)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Group Npi Number
1801176920 (NJ)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tax Identification Number
453030846 (NJ)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tax Identification Number
460945805 (NY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc

90 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 071032425

Phone: 9739720037

The Cornea And Laser Eye Institute, P.a.

300 Frank W Burr Blvd, Teaneck, NJ 076666703

Phone: 2016929434

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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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 October 20, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 20, 2016

Registered at 90 BERGEN ST, STE 6100, NEWARK, NJ 07103 (Tel: 9739722064)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 20, 2016

Registered at 255 LAKE RD, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960 (Tel: 9736443545)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 20, 2016

Recorded as DAVID CHU, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 20, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #25MA07286500 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 07, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1144260019
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 07, 2006
Last Update: October 20, 2016
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

255 Lake Rd

Morristown, NJ 07960

Phone: 9736443545

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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