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Active NPI 1659975308 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kim Van Chau , OD

Optometrist • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kim Van Chau, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2019, Dr. Chau delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1229 W 43RD ST.

Dr. Chau is affiliated with Aeg Texas Professional Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1229 W 43rd St

Houston, TX 770184203

Telephone 7136863221
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Houston, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -10.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.9 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
791 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
24.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chau (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (17.9 Years) 17.9 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
37 37 $165.00 $125.11

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-28
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 10132TG

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 10132

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 10132T

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

Aeg Texas Professional Pllc

23701 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 774943291

Phone: 2813473937

Secondary Practice Locations

11805 Westheimer Rd

Houston, TX 770776763

Phone: 2814963937

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1164446456

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 21, 2021

Registered at 1229 W 43RD ST, HOUSTON, TX 770184203 (Tel: 7136863221)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 21, 2021

Registered at 1229 W 43RD ST, HOUSTON, TX 770184203 (Tel: 8325262372)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 21, 2021

Optometrist (License #10132TG in TX)

NPI Profile Active November 24, 2020

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 24, 2020

Registered at 13106 LEADING CIR, HOUSTON, TX 770722277 (Tel: 8325262372)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 24, 2020

Registered at 13106 LEADING CIR, HOUSTON, TX 770722277 (Tel: 8325262372)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 24, 2020

Recorded as KIM VAN CHAU, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 24, 2020

Optometrist (License #10132T in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 24, 2020

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659975308
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 24, 2020
Last Update: March 28, 2021
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1229 W 43rd St

Houston, TX 770184203

Phone: 7136863221

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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