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DR. MARLENA AKIKO CHU O.D.
NPI 1255597266
Optometrist in Berkeley, CA

Active since July 30, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
U.C. BERKELEY SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY, 200 MINOR HALL, BERKELEY, CA 94720(510) 642-2020(510) 642-8012 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Marlena Akiko Chu O.d. NPPES

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

DR. MARLENA AKIKO CHU O.D. (NPI 1255597266) is an individual optometrist in Berkeley, California, licensed in California (13584T) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California - School Of Optometry (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255597266
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MARLENA AKIKO CHUCredential: O.D.
Location AddressU.C. BERKELEY SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY, 200 MINOR HALLBerkeley, CA 94720-2020
Mailing AddressU.c. Berkeley School Of Optometry, 200 Minor HallBerkeley, CA 94720-2020 · (510) 642-2020 · Fax (510) 642-8012
Phone(510) 642-2020
Fax(510) 642-8012
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California - School Of OptometryGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 2011
✔ NPI 1255597266 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 CA · 13584T
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.
U.C. BERKELEY SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY, Berkeley, CA 94720
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Marlena Akiko Chu 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 ID2062553886
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091230000492
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
64 services64 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
19 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94720 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
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

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 Marlena Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Marlena Chu is 1255597266. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2008.

Where is Marlena Chu located?

Marlena Chu practices at U.C. Berkeley School Of Optometry 200 Minor Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720. The listed phone number is (510) 642-2020.

What is Marlena Chu's specialty?

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

Is Marlena Chu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Marlena 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 Marlena Chu accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Marlena 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 Marlena Chu was last updated on April 22, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.