Active NPI 1114000577 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Theophilus O Chukwueke , MD

Ophthalmology • Orange, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Theophilus Chukwueke, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Orange, TX. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1990, Dr. Chukwueke delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2801 MACARTHUR DR.

Dr. Chukwueke accepts Medicare assignment.

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

2801 Macarthur Dr
Ste B

Orange, TX 776304703

Telephone 4098834500

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Theophilus O. Chukwueke, M.d.,p.a. Facility NPI 1336407519

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Temple University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Orange, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

36 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 36.0 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1 Specialists

Practicing in Orange, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

53.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chukwueke (36 Years) 36 Yrs

Orange Specialty Average (36.0 Years) 36.0 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	278	96	$99.00	$81.86
92250 Photography of the retina	85	85	$100.00	$34.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$170.00	$120.21
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	40	27	$2500.00	$966.03
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease	40	27	$100.00	$33.83
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	34	33	$151.00	$116.07
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	27	27	$85.00	$9.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$170.00	$146.26
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$151.00	$137.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	200	84	$99.00	$84.52
92250 Photography of the retina	84	83	$100.00	$35.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	43	$170.00	$121.14
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$151.00	$118.99
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	27	17	$1007.00	$312.01
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	20	20	$85.00	$10.13
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease	19	13	$104.21	$34.71
65778 Insertion of amniotic membrane to eye surface	17	13	$2500.00	$1225.80
92134 Imaging of retina	16	13	$100.00	$38.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$170.00	$157.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	157	77	$99.00	$86.02
92250 Photography of the retina	112	108	$100.00	$35.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$170.00	$123.34
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	37	37	$151.00	$121.98
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	25	15	$2420.00	$515.48
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$151.00	$144.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$170.00	$160.11
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	18	18	$430.00	$64.99
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	16	15	$100.00	$35.14
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	12	$170.00	$58.46
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	12	12	$85.00	$10.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	114	67	$99.00	$87.22
92250 Photography of the retina	110	109	$100.00	$38.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	56	55	$151.34	$123.30
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	32	32	$151.00	$146.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	25	$170.00	$125.68
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	24	17	$2420.00	$524.55
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	22	14	$1007.00	$323.74
92134 Imaging of retina	20	19	$100.00	$39.80
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	15	15	$430.00	$65.34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	13	$170.00	$60.85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$170.00	$162.33
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	12	$100.00	$36.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	107	59	$99.00	$85.63
92250 Photography of the retina	91	90	$136.92	$43.40
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	57	54	$151.00	$122.18
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	24	16	$2420.00	$522.91
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	23	23	$151.00	$146.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$170.00	$105.59
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	15	15	$430.00	$63.94
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	14	14	$170.00	$60.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$170.00	$159.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	130	64	$99.00	$84.17
92250 Photography of the retina	74	74	$180.00	$48.02
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	61	56	$151.00	$119.81
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	44	28	$2420.00	$616.21
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	31	30	$430.00	$62.70
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	29	29	$151.00	$144.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$170.00	$104.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$170.00	$157.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	121	59	$99.00	$78.98
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	81	71	$151.00	$113.98
92250 Photography of the retina	78	75	$180.00	$51.09
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$151.00	$136.37
92134 Imaging of retina	29	25	$100.00	$37.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$170.00	$93.32
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	20	14	$2420.00	$582.63
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	20	18	$100.00	$34.07
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	19	19	$430.00	$66.44
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	17	13	$170.00	$57.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	145	79	$99.00	$75.18
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	112	94	$151.00	$109.60
92250 Photography of the retina	67	61	$180.00	$57.68
92134 Imaging of retina	39	34	$100.00	$36.34
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	30	26	$100.00	$33.25
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	28	28	$151.00	$132.47
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	22	19	$170.00	$56.54
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	20	13	$1007.00	$291.24
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	17	13	$2420.00	$537.87
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	14	14	$430.00	$68.54

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-11-01

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX K6824

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.

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active December 21, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 21, 2016

Registered at 2801 MACARTHUR DR, STE B, ORANGE, TX 776304703 (Tel: 4098834500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 21, 2016

Registered at 612 S TWIN CITY HWY, STE B, NEDERLAND, TX 776274206 (Tel: 4098834500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 21, 2016

Recorded as THEOPHILUS CHUKWUEKE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 21, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #K6824 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114000577

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 21, 2006

Last Update: November 01, 2023

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

612 S Twin City Hwy, Ste B

Nederland, TX 776274206

Phone: 4098834500

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