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RAFAEL CHIU M.D.
NPI 1437156312
Ophthalmology in Shelton, CT

Active since July 07, 2005PECOS Enrolled
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
9 COTS ST STE 1A, SHELTON, CT 06484(203) 924-8800(203) 924-0388 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 10, 2023, Jul 6, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Rafael Chiu M.d. NPPES

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

RAFAEL CHIU M.D. (NPI 1437156312) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Shelton, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (042662) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437156312
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameRAFAEL CHIUCredential: M.D.
Location Address9 COTS ST STE 1AShelton, CT 06484-3866
Mailing Address9 Cots St Ste 1aShelton, CT 06484-3866 · (203) 924-8800 · Fax (203) 924-0388
Phone(203) 924-8800
Fax(203) 924-0388
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 10, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 10, 2023
✔ NPI 1437156312 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 042662
Definition
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.
9 COTS ST STE 1A, Shelton, CT 06484
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001426627CT

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Rafael Chiu M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 9

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.

Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
114 services80 patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
93 services85 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
70 services68 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
22 services22 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
20 services17 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
19 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06484 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
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%38 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

EHG EYE CT, P.C.
Internal Medicine
9 COTS ST STE 1A
SHELTON, CT 06484
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (615) 263-5579

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 Rafael Chiu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rafael Chiu is 1437156312. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2005.

Where is Rafael Chiu located?

Rafael Chiu practices at 9 Cots St Ste 1A, Shelton, CT 06484. The listed phone number is (203) 924-8800.

What is Rafael Chiu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Rafael Chiu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rafael Chiu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rafael Chiu was last updated on November 10, 2023. 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.