DR. CAROLINA ALTAGRACIA CHIOU MD
NPI 1336639970
Ophthalmology in Providence, RI
About Dr. Carolina Altagracia Chiou Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CAROLINA ALTAGRACIA CHIOU MD (NPI 1336639970) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD19988) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Attleboro.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Secondary Practice Location 1
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
Dr. Carolina Altagracia Chiou 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Rhode Island Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RIThe Miriam Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RIPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02903 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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 Carolina Chiou's NPI number?
The NPI number for Carolina Chiou is 1336639970. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2018.
Where is Carolina Chiou located?
Carolina Chiou practices at 1 Hoppin St Coro West Ste 202, Providence, RI 02903. The listed phone number is (401) 444-6551.
What is Carolina Chiou's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Carolina Chiou enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Carolina Chiou 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 Carolina Chiou accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Carolina Chiou 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 Carolina Chiou affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Carolina Chiou is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Carolina Chiou was last updated on May 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
