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Active NPI 1649699307 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Edward Rickie Lim Chu , MD

Ophthalmology • San Antonio, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Edward Chu, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in San Antonio, TX. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2005, Dr. Chu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7703 FLOYD CURL DR # 6230.

Dr. Chu is affiliated with University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7703 Floyd Curl Dr # 6230

San Antonio, TX 782293901

Telephone 2105678406

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in San Antonio, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
21 Yrs -4.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.4 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
154 Specialists

Practicing in San Antonio, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
65.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chu (21 Years) 21 Yrs
San Antonio Specialty Average (25.4 Years) 25.4 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
97 71 $220.67 $89.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
70 54 $182.00 $62.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
56 48 $311.00 $124.93
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
50 48 $304.60 $125.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
45 43 $105.71 $34.84
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
38 31 $47.97 $16.67
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power
25 21 $191.04 $65.96
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
23 22 $79.70 $27.38
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
20 19 $33.00 $10.68
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure
16 15 $37.00 $11.59
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
16 13 $1565.00 $490.75
92025 Ct scan of cornea
15 14 $105.20 $33.09

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-07-14
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX S4118

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MN 65349

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

State License TX BP10050031

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

8300 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 782293931

Phone: 2104509000

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 14, 2020

Registered at 7703 FLOYD CURL DR # 6230, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782293901 (Tel: 2105678406)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 14, 2020

Registered at 7703 FLOYD CURL DR # 6230, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782293901 (Tel: 2105678406)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 14, 2020

Recorded as EDWARD CHU, MD

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

Ophthalmology (License #65349 in MN)

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Updated Practice Location June 30, 2019

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559053901 (Tel: 5072842511)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2019

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 5072842511)

NPI Profile Active April 12, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 12, 2016

Registered at 7703 FLOYD CURL DR # 6230, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782293901 (Tel: 2105678406)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 12, 2016

Registered at 7703 FLOYD CURL DR # 6230, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782293901 (Tel: 2105678406)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 12, 2016

Recorded as EDWARD RICKIE CHU, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 12, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (License #BP10050031 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 10, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1649699307
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 10, 2014
Last Update: July 14, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

7703 Floyd Curl Dr # 6230

San Antonio, TX 782293901

Phone: 2105678406

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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