Chia-Kai Chu, MD
NPI 1356684674 · Ophthalmology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chia-Kai Chu, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1356684674).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356684674
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R8334 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
2,022 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 411 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 345 | $131 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 320 | $37 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 258 | $64 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 215 | $127 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 75 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,706 | 475 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 849 | 230 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 441 | 143 |
| Timolol Maleate | 437 | 139 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 392 | 258 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 318 | 102 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 282 | 78 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$710 across 27 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
- 2013-04-04
- Last updated
- 2021-03-19
- Certified
- 2021-03-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chia-Kai Chu's NPI number?
- Chia-Kai Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356684674, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chia-Kai Chu's specialty?
- Chia-Kai Chu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chia-Kai Chu located?
- Chia-Kai Chu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 77025.
- What is Chia-Kai Chu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chia-Kai Chu is (713) 668-6828.
- Does Chia-Kai Chu accept Medicare?
- Chia-Kai Chu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chia-Kai Chu's NPI active?
- Yes — Chia-Kai Chu's NPI (1356684674) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.