FRED B. CHU M.D. – NPI #1932420478
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

FRED CHU is an ophthalmologist located in BLUE ASH, OH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1932420478 to FRED CHU on June 18, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Jul 29, 2015. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for FRED CHU below.

NPI Profile for
FRED B. CHU

NPI Number
1932420478
Enumeration Date

(about 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FRED B. CHU
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1945 CEI DR
BLUE ASH, OH 45242-5664
Phone: (513) 984-5133 Fax: (513) 984-4240
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)		 KY 48406

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
FRED CHU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ST ELIZABETH EDGEWOOD
      1 MEDICAL VILLAGE DRIVE
      EDGEWOOD, KY 41017
    • UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
      234 GOODMAN STREET
      CINCINNATI, OH 45219

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