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Active NPI 1356684674 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Chia-Kai Chu , MD

Ophthalmology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Chia-Kai Chu, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2013, Dr. Chu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2855 GRAMERCY ST.

Dr. Chu is affiliated with Hea Clinic Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of optic nerve, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2855 Gramercy St

Houston, TX 77025

Telephone 7136686828
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Hea Clinic Pa Facility NPI 1467420240

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
13 Yrs -11.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.9 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
276 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
88.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chu (13 Years) 13 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (24.9 Years) 24.9 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
411 253 $279.00 $92.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
345 254 $395.00 $130.80
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
320 319 $276.00 $36.76
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
258 244 $513.00 $63.94
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
215 210 $390.00 $127.01
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
75 46 $5703.00 $505.59
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
73 66 $277.00 $90.12
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
73 53 $389.78 $45.70
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
72 72 $87.00 $10.83
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
39 39 $460.00 $148.39
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
38 30 $2540.13 $317.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
33 33 $515.00 $170.82
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
30 28 $160.00 $27.02
92134 Imaging of retina
23 21 $276.00 $40.78
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
17 13 $4700.00 $208.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-19
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX R8334

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
391678502 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hea Clinic Pa

2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 770251635

Phone: 7136686828

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

18 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address March 19, 2021

Registered at 2855 GRAMERCY ST STE 400, HOUSTON, TX 770251697 (Tel: 7136686828)

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Updated Practice Location August 01, 2018

Registered at 2855 GRAMERCY ST, HOUSTON, TX 77025 (Tel: 7136686828)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 01, 2018

Registered at 7155 OLD KATY RD STE N100, HOUSTON, TX 770242270 (Tel: 7136686828)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 01, 2018

Recorded as CHIA-KAI CHU, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 01, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #R8334 in TX)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 21, 2018

Registered at 635 W 165TH ST, HARKNESS EYE INSTITUTE, NEW YORK, NY 100323724 (Tel: 2123056709)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 21, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #288175 in NY)

NPI Profile Active April 12, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 12, 2017

Registered at 635 W 165TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 100323724 (Tel: 2123053015)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address April 12, 2017

Registered at 635 W 165TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 100323724 (Tel: 2123053015)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 12, 2017

Recorded as CHIA-KAI CHU, M.D.

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 12, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI Profile Active October 23, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location October 23, 2014

Registered at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 775551106 (Tel: 4097475800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 23, 2014

Registered at 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 775551106 (Tel: 4097475800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 23, 2014

Recorded as CHIA-KAI CHU, M.D.

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 23, 2014

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 04, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1356684674
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 04, 2013
Last Update: March 19, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2855 Gramercy St Ste 400

Houston, TX 770251697

Phone: 7136686828

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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