DR. ALEXANDER CHOW O.D.
NPI 1194178517
Optometrist in Fort Bliss, TX

Active since July 20, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST, FORT BLISS, TX 79906(915) 742-2229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 8, 2024, Feb 26, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Alexander Chow O.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALEXANDER CHOW O.D. (NPI 1194178517) is an individual optometrist in Fort Bliss, Texas, licensed in Washington (60653231) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194178517
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER CHOWCredential: O.D.
Location Address18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS STFort Bliss, TX 79906-5327
Mailing Address6542 152nd Ave SeBellevue, WA 98006-5401 · (425) 829-1046
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 8, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 8, 2024
NPI 1194178517 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in WA · 60653231
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST, Fort Bliss, TX 79906

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

Dr. Alexander Chow O.d. 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 ID1759884208
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250915002925
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.

Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tahlequah, OK
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number370171
Location100 S Bliss AvenueTahlequah, OK 74464 · Cherokee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79906 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Social Worker (Clinical)
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
Pharmacist
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
EL PASO, TX 79906
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
Physician Assistant
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
General Practice
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906
Otolaryngology
18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS ST
FORT BLISS, TX 79906

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 Alexander Chow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Chow is 1194178517. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2016.

Where is Alexander Chow located?

Alexander Chow practices at 18511 Highlander Medics St, Fort Bliss, TX 79906. The listed phone number is (915) 742-2229.

What is Alexander Chow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Alexander Chow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Chow 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.

Is Alexander Chow affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexander Chow is affiliated with Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Chow was last updated on March 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.