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DR. KAI LAI CHU OD
NPI 1205446358
Optometrist in Chicago, IL

Active since August 04, 2020
1430 SOUTH ASHLAND AVENUE, OPTOMETRY DEPT WITHIN, CHICAGO, IL 60608(312) 270-8988(312) 416-1133 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 9, 2023, Apr 4, 2023, Mar 19, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Kai Lai Chu Od NPPES

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

DR. KAI LAI CHU OD (NPI 1205446358) is an individual optometrist in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (046011482) and active in the NPI registry since August 2020.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205446358
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAI LAI CHUCredential: OD
Location Address1430 SOUTH ASHLAND AVENUE, OPTOMETRY DEPT WITHINChicago, IL 60608-3506
Mailing Address1430 South Ashland Avenue, Optometry Dept WithinChicago, IL 60608-3506 · (312) 270-8988 · Fax (312) 416-1133
Phone(312) 270-8988
Fax(312) 416-1133
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 20236 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 9, 2023
✔ NPI 1205446358 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 IL · 046011482
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.

1430 SOUTH ASHLAND AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60608
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.Insurance ›

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 Kai Lai Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kai Lai Chu is 1205446358. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2020.

Where is Kai Lai Chu located?

Kai Lai Chu practices at 1430 South Ashland Avenue Optometry Dept Within, Chicago, IL 60608. The listed phone number is (312) 270-8988.

What is Kai Lai Chu's specialty?

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

What insurance does Kai Lai Chu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Kai Lai 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kai Lai Chu was last updated on June 9, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.