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MISS ELAINE VIVIAN CHU O.D.
NPI 1285935205
Optometrist in New York, NY

Active since November 08, 2010
169 1ST AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10003(212) 460-9240(212) 253-0764 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Miss Elaine Vivian Chu O.d. NPPES

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

MISS ELAINE VIVIAN CHU O.D. (NPI 1285935205) is an individual optometrist in New York, New York, licensed in New York (TUV007650) and active in the NPI registry since November 2010.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285935205
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameMISS ELAINE VIVIAN CHUCredential: O.D.
Location Address169 1ST AVENew York, NY 10003-2927
Mailing Address3 Plum Tree CtEast Brunswick, NJ 08816-5241 · (908) 616-4146
Phone(212) 460-9240
Fax(212) 253-0764
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 2016
✔ NPI 1285935205 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · TUV007650✔ Licensed in NJ · 270A00628600
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.
169 1ST AVE, New York, NY 10003
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Medicare PIN1285935205NJ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

MANHATTAN EYEWORKS INC.
Exclusive Provider Organization
169 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10003
New York County (212) 460-9240

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 Elaine Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elaine Chu is 1285935205. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2010.

Where is Elaine Chu located?

Elaine Chu practices at 169 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003. The listed phone number is (212) 460-9240.

What is Elaine Chu's specialty?

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

What insurance does Elaine Chu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Elaine 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 Elaine Chu was last updated on March 14, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.