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Dr. Daniel A Chu , OD

Optometrist • Bronx, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Daniel Chu, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bronx, NY. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1996, Dr. Chu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 234 E 149TH ST.

Dr. Chu is affiliated with Physician Affiliate Group Of New York Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, new 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

234 E 149th St

Bronx, NY 104515504

Telephone 7185795000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

State University Of New York - State College Optometry

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bronx, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
30 Yrs +16.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.2 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
184 Specialists

Practicing in Bronx, NY (3674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
60.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chu (30 Years) 30 Yrs
Bronx Specialty Average (13.2 Years) 13.2 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
17 17 $138.76 $54.80
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
12 12 $123.67 $49.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NY VUT005800

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Physician Affiliate Group Of New York Pc

2601 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 112357745

Phone: 7186165356

Physician Affiliate Group Of New York Pc

234 E 149 St, Bronx, NY 104515504

Phone: 7185796101

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 July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 234 E 149TH ST, BRONX, NY 104515504 (Tel: 7185795000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 50 LEXINGTON AVE, 2D, NEW YORK, NY 100102935 (Tel: 9176994660)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DANIEL CHU, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #VUT005800 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 15, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699848069
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 15, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

50 Lexington Ave, 2d

New York, NY 100102935

Phone: 9176994660

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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