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Dr. Michael H Chow , OD

Optometrist • Auburn, WA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Chow, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Auburn, WA. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1995, Dr. Chow delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7084 LAKELAND HILLS WAY.

Dr. Chow does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7084 Lakeland Hills Way
Suite 101

Auburn, WA 98092

Telephone 2533510092
Fax 2533510094
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Auburn, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs +15.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.6 Yrs
State Avg: 20.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
13 Specialists

Practicing in Auburn, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
48.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chow (31 Years) 31 Yrs
Auburn Specialty Average (15.6 Years) 15.6 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
92250 Photography of the retina
25 25 $114.20 $32.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
17 17 $142.00 $85.87
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing
17 17 $85.00 $31.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
12 12 $186.00 $121.31

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-09-15
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA OD00003181

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 WA WA3181TX

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.

Secondary Practice Locations

2121 Terry Ave Ste 100

Seattle, WA 981212765

Phone: 2064674100

7084 Lakeland Hills Way Se Ste 101

Auburn, WA 980928439

Phone: 2533510092

6505 California Ave Sw

Seattle, WA 981361833

Phone: 2068299688

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1316591720

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 15, 2022

Registered at 7084 LAKELAND HILLS WAY, SUITE 101, AUBURN, WA 98092 (Tel: 2533510092)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 15, 2022

Registered at 7084 LAKELAND HILLS WAY, SUITE 101, AUBURN, WA 98092 (Tel: 2533510092)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 15617 BEL RED RD, SUITE A, BELLEVUE, WA 980082347 (Tel: 4255589082)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 15617 BEL-RED ROAD, SUITE A, BELLEVUE, WA 98008 (Tel: 4255589082)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as MICHAEL CHOW, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #WA3181TX in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 19, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770627945
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 19, 2007
Last Update: September 15, 2022
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

7084 Lakeland Hills Way, Suite 101

Auburn, WA 98092

Phone: 2533510092

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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