De Gaulle Chigbu, OD
NPI 1730197518 · Optometrist · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
De Gaulle Chigbu, OD is a Optometrist provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1730197518).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730197518
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OEG001442 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
14 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 14 | $131 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $131–$131 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 92 | 19 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 43 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 17 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-04
- Last updated
- 2012-02-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is De Gaulle Chigbu's NPI number?
- De Gaulle Chigbu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730197518, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is De Gaulle Chigbu's specialty?
- De Gaulle Chigbu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is De Gaulle Chigbu located?
- De Gaulle Chigbu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1200 W Godfrey Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141-3323.
- What is De Gaulle Chigbu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for De Gaulle Chigbu is (215) 276-6000.
- Does De Gaulle Chigbu accept Medicare?
- De Gaulle Chigbu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is De Gaulle Chigbu's NPI active?
- Yes — De Gaulle Chigbu's NPI (1730197518) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.