Christopher Chow, MD
NPI 1417938804 · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · Madison Heights, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Chow, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider in Madison Heights, MI (NPI 1417938804).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417938804
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cornea and External Diseases Specialist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301068728 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,455 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 | 585 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 316 | $127 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Cornea to Determine Thickness76514 | 268 | $11 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 127 | $169 |
| Fitting of Contact Lens for Treatment of Eye Surface Disease92071 | 82 | $37 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 | 59 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 713 | 300 |
| Ofloxacin | 422 | 178 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 186 | 63 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 174 | 56 |
| Fluorometholone | 168 | 81 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 128 | 55 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 82 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$60,682 across 88 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 24241 Michigan AveDearborn, MI 48124-1801Phone: (313) 561-7255Fax: (313) 561-6137
- 29201 Telegraph RdSte 101Southfield, MI 48034-1331Phone: (248) 350-1130Fax: (248) 350-2709
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-11
- Last updated
- 2024-10-15
- Certified
- 2024-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Chow's NPI number?
- Christopher Chow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417938804, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Chow's specialty?
- Christopher Chow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Chow located?
- Christopher Chow's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071-1805.
- What is Christopher Chow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Chow is (248) 268-1079.
- Does Christopher Chow accept Medicare?
- Christopher Chow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Chow's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Chow's NPI (1417938804) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.