Active NPI 1275642779 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gary Whakuk Chung , MD

Ophthalmology • Federal Way, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gary Chung, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Federal Way, WA. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 2000, Dr. Chung delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 34719 6TH AVE S.

Dr. Chung is affiliated with Evergreen Eye Center Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of lens. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

34719 6th Ave S

Federal Way, WA 980038714

Telephone 2062122100

Fax 2062122194

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Evergreen Eye Center, Pllc Facility NPI 1821167479

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Federal Way, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs +1.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.1 Yrs

State Avg: 26.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Federal Way, WA (552 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chung (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Federal Way Specialty Average (24.1 Years) 24.1 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	217	144	$295.00	$99.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	217	157	$416.00	$138.30
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	214	144	$158.00	$43.72
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	212	127	$1770.00	$563.80
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	188	177	$424.00	$140.34
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	134	70	$52.00	$17.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	117	117	$539.00	$181.39
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	114	82	$1051.12	$333.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	90	88	$123.00	$40.76
92134 Imaging of retina	89	86	$135.00	$43.95
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	71	62	$214.00	$72.71
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	66	66	$500.00	$164.66
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	42	33	$811.57	$212.80
92250 Photography of the retina	27	27	$125.00	$40.96
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	22	14	$763.55	$222.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	21	$187.00	$63.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$365.00	$116.04
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease	13	11	$118.00	$40.85
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	13	12	$2420.00	$757.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	304	198	$417.18	$140.18
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	280	177	$159.49	$43.98
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	258	243	$424.58	$142.55
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	251	149	$1773.30	$550.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	189	140	$296.00	$99.54
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	140	130	$123.17	$41.31
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	128	85	$1034.34	$341.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	121	121	$539.99	$180.29
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	120	110	$214.58	$72.30
92134 Imaging of retina	93	91	$135.34	$45.22
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	77	77	$500.94	$169.18
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	42	35	$765.74	$214.79
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	30	27	$303.67	$102.48
92285 Photography of content of eyes	26	17	$81.15	$27.36
92250 Photography of the retina	23	23	$125.13	$41.57
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	21	16	$2420.00	$809.96
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	19	$187.00	$63.28
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease	19	14	$118.21	$40.05
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	16	11	$674.44	$214.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$365.69	$123.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	385	322	$428.02	$139.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	249	192	$304.02	$100.30
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	242	146	$1804.83	$547.37
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	236	165	$158.36	$46.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	156	145	$126.11	$41.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	142	142	$554.06	$182.72
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	130	120	$219.01	$72.34
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	129	127	$434.27	$142.11
92134 Imaging of retina	112	108	$139.08	$45.19
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	88	62	$1061.90	$337.66
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	45	45	$512.07	$166.24
92250 Photography of the retina	44	44	$127.93	$41.89
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	38	35	$307.97	$100.13
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	25	22	$674.51	$198.71
92025 Ct scan of cornea	23	23	$124.99	$41.09
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	15	15	$38.99	$12.24
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease	15	13	$121.89	$37.76
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	14	14	$95.03	$31.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$374.01	$123.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	504	474	$392.24	$143.47
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	415	266	$138.48	$50.06
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	386	222	$1621.61	$556.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	271	201	$274.12	$101.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	256	213	$403.51	$143.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	211	200	$116.25	$42.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	203	177	$200.59	$73.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	196	196	$504.84	$182.94
92134 Imaging of retina	165	155	$128.11	$46.38
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	150	107	$951.08	$333.71
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	118	118	$466.01	$171.30
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	89	79	$268.13	$101.92
92250 Photography of the retina	78	76	$117.15	$44.14
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	38	34	$685.82	$241.26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	32	$153.13	$63.32
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	21	21	$35.95	$12.30
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	15	15	$271.00	$95.20
92025 Ct scan of cornea	14	14	$115.18	$42.36
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	14	11	$76.75	$27.53
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	13	13	$84.97	$29.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$331.23	$124.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	529	494	$284.14	$141.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	341	227	$166.64	$82.69
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	325	215	$109.02	$53.43
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	318	192	$1218.92	$556.07
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	161	140	$144.84	$72.27
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	160	156	$84.20	$41.40
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	148	123	$200.36	$99.48
92134 Imaging of retina	126	120	$92.14	$45.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	125	125	$361.60	$174.70
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	107	91	$703.76	$324.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	106	106	$337.82	$167.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	86	$240.86	$120.23
92250 Photography of the retina	55	54	$102.78	$50.86
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	42	36	$564.13	$218.42
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	27	27	$61.94	$29.77
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	21	19	$1670.16	$768.48
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	20	15	$460.38	$229.64
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	17	12	$59.68	$29.78
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	15	15	$26.86	$12.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	567	510	$281.78	$139.28
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	420	273	$120.72	$58.95
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	393	235	$1417.66	$642.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	291	211	$163.24	$80.82
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	169	160	$83.00	$41.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	141	141	$358.34	$176.06
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	140	97	$743.89	$332.20
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	133	113	$197.16	$98.09
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	131	121	$144.92	$72.11
92134 Imaging of retina	119	112	$91.64	$44.74
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	114	114	$335.18	$164.66
92250 Photography of the retina	66	66	$114.38	$56.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	59	$238.34	$118.57
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	56	48	$549.23	$215.77
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	38	19	$28.50	$12.55
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	35	35	$61.10	$30.39
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	23	13	$545.95	$228.40
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	19	17	$85.41	$37.22
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	14	14	$28.22	$13.14
92285 Photography of content of eyes	12	12	$49.64	$24.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	607	558	$263.12	$144.40
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	417	274	$145.35	$68.95
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	381	228	$1697.36	$693.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	287	208	$151.68	$82.43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	168	165	$111.26	$42.50
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	167	133	$172.43	$100.74
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	161	152	$154.56	$74.73
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	151	151	$305.03	$168.36
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	148	112	$825.30	$350.69
92134 Imaging of retina	137	134	$118.15	$46.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	94	$216.76	$120.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	90	90	$347.27	$183.23
92250 Photography of the retina	79	76	$127.67	$66.53
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	52	25	$46.73	$22.03
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	52	25	$29.35	$13.96
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	52	42	$470.59	$210.26
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	45	44	$58.31	$30.68
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	31	30	$36.33	$16.98
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	31	21	$865.40	$237.08
92285 Photography of content of eyes	27	25	$50.24	$23.44
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	21	16	$109.84	$49.82
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	12	12	$163.09	$95.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	574	545	$199.25	$134.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	342	260	$117.95	$76.91
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	341	211	$2588.00	$649.42
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	299	228	$204.60	$86.56
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	216	180	$116.91	$92.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	186	174	$180.15	$70.84
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	175	169	$180.00	$39.79
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	162	125	$1198.00	$321.93
92134 Imaging of retina	149	146	$200.00	$44.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	135	135	$274.58	$174.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	124	119	$177.75	$115.17
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	115	115	$245.00	$159.35
92250 Photography of the retina	88	87	$112.00	$73.62
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	73	60	$391.41	$205.19
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	58	58	$55.00	$29.16
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	53	40	$1507.00	$211.79
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	47	45	$38.00	$15.54
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	45	23	$31.25	$15.50
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	41	20	$50.00	$22.21
92285 Photography of content of eyes	30	27	$72.73	$22.74
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps	26	16	$203.54	$50.86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	19	$72.26	$47.31
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	17	13	$2731.00	$855.27
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	15	15	$129.90	$89.10
92025 Ct scan of cornea	14	14	$125.00	$41.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$179.01	$115.94

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-01-03

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License WA MD00045207

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

8428716 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare Ind #

P00236905 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID L&i Individual Number

0198407 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Us Postal Service

337240500 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tricare/wps Burien #

91162803298116A006 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID L&i Group Number

0059460 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Regence Federal Way Ryder

0095CH (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tricare/wps Auburn #

91162803298002A009 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare Group #

CD6646 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Crime Victims Group Numbe

891451 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Evergreen Eye Center Pllc

34719 6th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 980038714

Phone: 2062122100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 03, 2024

Registered at 34719 6TH AVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 980038714 (Tel: 2062122100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 26, 2022

Registered at PO BOX 25020, FEDERAL WAY, WA 980932020 (Tel: 2062122100)

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NPI Profile Active February 09, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 09, 2012

Registered at 34719 6TH AVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 980038714 (Tel: 2062122100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 09, 2012

Registered at 34719 6TH AVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 980038714 (Tel: 2062122100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 09, 2012

Recorded as GARY CHUNG, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 09, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #MD00045207 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 29, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1275642779

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 29, 2006

Last Update: January 03, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

34719 6th Ave S

Federal Way, WA 980038714

Phone: 2062122100

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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