Thomas Chwe, O.D.
NPI 1144533936 · Optometrist · Ocala, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Chwe, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Ocala, FL (NPI 1144533936).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144533936
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2646 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
457 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 136 | $115 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 53 | $35 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 43 | $113 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 31 | $31 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 31 | $31 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 30 | $23 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 349 | 124 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 139 | 56 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 100 | 36 |
| Timolol Maleate | 63 | 27 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 58 | 19 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 25 | 22 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 21 | — |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$594 across 9 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-07-21
- Last updated
- 2024-09-13
- Certified
- 2024-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Chwe's NPI number?
- Thomas Chwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144533936, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Chwe's specialty?
- Thomas Chwe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Thomas Chwe located?
- Thomas Chwe's practice location on file with NPPES is 2441 E Fort King St # 100, Ocala, FL 34471-2558.
- What is Thomas Chwe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Chwe is (352) 732-8404.
- Does Thomas Chwe accept Medicare?
- Thomas Chwe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Chwe's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Chwe's NPI (1144533936) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.