Active NPI 1851391866 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alan Paul Chous , OD

Optometrist • Tacoma, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alan Chous, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 1991, Dr. Chous delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6720 REGENTS BLVD.

Dr. Chous is affiliated with Chous Eye Care Associates Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6720 Regents Blvd

Tacoma, WA 984665400

Telephone 2535659403

Fax 4254325929

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Chous Eye Care Associates, Inc. Facility NPI 1114080884

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Tacoma, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +19.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 15.9 Yrs

State Avg: 20.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

99 Specialists

Practicing in Tacoma, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

32.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chous (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Tacoma Specialty Average (15.9 Years) 15.9 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	101	$140.00	$127.87
92134 Imaging of retina	55	49	$95.00	$40.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	30	$95.00	$90.54
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	32	27	$95.00	$35.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	20	$120.00	$63.68
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	25	24	$160.00	$126.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$200.00	$166.42
92250 Photography of the retina	11	11	$110.00	$36.86

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	76	65	$140.00	$127.41
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	68	67	$160.00	$124.01
92134 Imaging of retina	54	42	$95.00	$40.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	33	$95.00	$90.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	36	33	$95.00	$35.94
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	17	$120.00	$63.22
92250 Photography of the retina	18	18	$110.00	$35.35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$195.00	$150.71

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	117	108	$140.00	$127.41
92134 Imaging of retina	58	51	$95.00	$40.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$200.00	$167.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	22	$95.00	$90.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	22	20	$95.00	$36.06
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	18	16	$120.00	$63.57

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	75	73	$140.73	$130.78
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	52	52	$160.00	$125.04
92134 Imaging of retina	51	41	$95.00	$40.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	33	$95.00	$89.29
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	31	24	$95.00	$36.71
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	18	13	$120.00	$64.67
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$195.00	$153.26
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$110.00	$39.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	118	117	$160.00	$127.54
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$195.00	$152.59
92134 Imaging of retina	33	29	$95.00	$41.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	30	26	$95.00	$37.19
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	22	$60.00	$45.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	17	$95.00	$76.09
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	14	$120.00	$64.27
92250 Photography of the retina	11	11	$110.00	$46.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	131	128	$160.00	$126.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	58	46	$95.00	$74.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	32	$60.00	$45.31
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	31	28	$95.00	$35.86
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	31	23	$120.00	$64.78
92134 Imaging of retina	30	28	$95.00	$39.99
92250 Photography of the retina	29	27	$110.00	$50.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	23	23	$195.00	$146.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	125	123	$160.00	$122.84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	47	34	$60.00	$42.90
92134 Imaging of retina	37	31	$95.00	$40.26
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	36	35	$95.00	$36.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	24	$95.00	$71.08
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	33	33	$195.00	$147.76
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	22	19	$120.00	$63.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	79	79	$160.00	$115.02
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	26	$60.00	$40.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	20	$95.00	$63.97
92134 Imaging of retina	25	25	$95.00	$37.38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	23	23	$195.00	$139.69
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	18	18	$95.00	$34.26

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA 2045TX

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

Chous Eye Care Associates Inc

6720 Regents Blvd, Tacoma, WA 984665400

Phone: 2535659403

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Elizabeth Chous , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1760482772

Doctor of Optometry

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 July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 6720 REGENTS BLVD, TACOMA, WA 984665400 (Tel: 2535659403)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 25300 LAKE WILDERNESS COUNTRY CLUB DR SE, MAPLE VALLEY, WA 980386003 (Tel: 4257366251)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as ALAN CHOUS, O.D.

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

Optometrist (License #2045TX in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 01, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851391866

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 01, 2005

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

25300 Lake Wilderness Country Club Dr Se

Maple Valley, WA 980386003

Phone: 4257366251

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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