RACHEL LYNN CHU MD
NPI 1093341463
Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Iowa City, IA

Active since March 18, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 52242(319) 356-2861(319) 353-7699 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 7, 2025, Jul 2, 2025, Feb 20, 2025 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2020).

About Rachel Lynn Chu Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RACHEL LYNN CHU MD (NPI 1093341463) is an individual cornea and external diseases specialist in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-54440) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, and maintains a secondary practice location in Coralville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093341463
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0120X
Provider Legal NameRACHEL LYNN CHUCredential: MD
Location Address200 HAWKINS DRIowa City, IA 52242-1009
Mailing Address200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (319) 356-2861
Fax(319) 353-7699
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 18, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 7, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 7, 2025
NPI 1093341463 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Cornea and External Diseases SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0120X
License Licensed in IA · MD-54440
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 94-10589 (KS)
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License 94-10589 (KS)
200 HAWKINS DR, Iowa City, IA 52242

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1105 E 9th StCoralville, IA 52241-2209 · Phone (516) 864-3567 · Fax (319) 467-2237

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rachel Lynn Chu Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3577966936
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250712000178
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Iowa City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number160058
Location200 Hawkins DriveIowa City, IA 52242 · Johnson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52242 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Emergency Medicine
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Chronic Disease Hospital
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Genetic Counselor, MS
200 HAWKINS DR, 31663 PFP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Obstetrics & Gynecology
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF OBGYN
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Health Educator
200 HAWKINS DR, 0733 JPP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Rachel Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rachel Chu is 1093341463. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 18, 2020.

Where is Rachel Chu located?

Rachel Chu practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242. The listed phone number is (319) 356-2861.

What is Rachel Chu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0120X.

Is Rachel Chu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rachel Chu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Rachel Chu accept?

Health plans from Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Rachel Chu as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Rachel Chu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rachel Chu is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rachel Chu was last updated on July 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.