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Active NPI 1164728044 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard Chun-Hsien Chu , DO

Specialist • Fort Worth, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Chu, DO is a certified Specialist practicing in Fort Worth, TX. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011, Dr. Chu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4631 S HULEN ST.

Dr. Chu is affiliated with Chu Eye Institute, P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, photography of the retina, removal of cataract with insertion of lens. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4631 S Hulen St

Fort Worth, TX 761321401

Telephone 8173467077
Fax 8173466998
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Lwfc Enterprises Inc Facility NPI 1437191582

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Specialist in Fort Worth, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
15 Yrs -24.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 39.6 Yrs
State Avg: 38.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
53 Specialists

Practicing in Fort Worth, TX (2033 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
3.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
66.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chu (15 Years) 15 Yrs
Fort Worth Specialty Average (39.6 Years) 39.6 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
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
283 172 $172.97 $36.87
92250 Photography of the retina
272 243 $110.00 $32.13
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
216 116 $2626.00 $490.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
193 193 $210.00 $157.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
145 99 $160.00 $120.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
137 91 $110.00 $85.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
115 89 $110.00 $59.20
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
88 66 $40.00 $24.90
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
86 59 $600.00 $288.26
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
61 59 $20.00 $9.82
92025 Ct scan of cornea
27 24 $70.00 $32.97
92134 Imaging of retina
24 24 $80.00 $36.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
16 14 $80.00 $31.21
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
14 14 $170.00 $119.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-05-10
Specialist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License TX P3302

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MI 5101017963

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Chu Eye Institute, P.a.

4631 S Hulen St, Fort Worth, TX 761321401

Phone: 8173467077

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1255313599

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1316929474

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1356003966

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1821048802

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 10, 2023

Ophthalmology (License #5101017963 in MI)

NPI Profile Active November 20, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 20, 2013

Registered at 4631 S HULEN ST, FORT WORTH, TX 761321401 (Tel: 8173467077)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 20, 2013

Registered at 4631 S HULEN ST, FORT WORTH, TX 761321401 (Tel: 8173467077)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 20, 2013

Recorded as RICHARD CHU, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 20, 2013

Specialist

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 10, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164728044
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 10, 2011
Last Update: May 10, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

4631 S Hulen St

Fort Worth, TX 761321401

Phone: 8173467077

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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