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Active NPI 1033631478 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Dorothy Chou , OD

Optometrist • Katy, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Dorothy Chou, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Katy, TX. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 2017, Dr. Chou delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 21502 MERCHANTS WAY.

Dr. Chou is affiliated with Berkeley Eye Institute, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

21502 Merchants Way

Katy, TX 77449

Telephone 2815796777
Fax 2815786534
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Berkeley Eye Institute, Pllc Facility NPI 1417970500

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Katy, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -4.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.6 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
85 Specialists

Practicing in Katy, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
31.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chou (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Katy Specialty Average (13.6 Years) 13.6 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
179 175 $138.00 $125.79
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
71 59 $100.00 $86.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
67 59 $100.00 $91.98
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
51 51 $170.00 $148.93
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
41 40 $118.54 $63.12
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
36 35 $100.00 $34.08
92134 Imaging of retina
21 21 $100.00 $40.48
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
14 14 $50.00 $10.99

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-10-14
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 9285TG

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 9285

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

Berkeley Eye Institute, Pllc

3100 Weslayan St, Houston, TX 770275752

Phone: 7135261600

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners
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NPI 1467804641

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Erin Doe , MD

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NPI 1477528578

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1497873038

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1902433378

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 27, 2023

Optometrist (License #9285 in TX)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 14, 2020

Optometrist (License #9285TG in TX)

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Updated Practice Location August 01, 2018

Registered at 21502 MERCHANTS WAY, KATY, TX 77449 (Tel: 2815796777)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 01, 2018

Registered at 21502 MERCHANTS WAY, KATY, TX 774492512 (Tel: 2815796777)

NPI Profile Active July 07, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 07, 2017

Registered at 190 HEIGHTS BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770073729 (Tel: 7135278480)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 07, 2017

Registered at 4901 CALHOUN RD RM 2107, HOUSTON, TX 772042020 (Tel: 7137432020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 07, 2017

Recorded as DOROTHY CHOU, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 07, 2017

Optometrist (License #9285 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 07, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1033631478
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 07, 2017
Last Update: November 27, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

21502 Merchants Way

Katy, TX 774492512

Phone: 2815796777

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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