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CLAIRE C CHU OD
NPI 1518768985
Optometrist in Baltimore, MD

Active since March 21, 2025PECOS Enrolled
419 W REDWOOD ST STE 470, BALTIMORE, MD 21201(667) 214-1232 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 11, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 21, 2026, Jul 10, 2025, Mar 21, 2025 (3 updates tracked since 2025).

About Claire C Chu Od NPPES

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

CLAIRE C CHU OD (NPI 1518768985) is an individual optometrist in Baltimore, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (TA3171) and active in the NPI registry since March 2025. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518768985
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCLAIRE C CHUCredential: OD
Location Address419 W REDWOOD ST STE 470Baltimore, MD 21201-7009
Mailing Address419 W Redwood St Ste 470Baltimore, MD 21201-7009 · (667) 214-1232
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 21, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1518768985 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 MD · TA3171
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.
419 W REDWOOD ST STE 470, Baltimore, MD 21201

Accepted 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 (PECOS)

Claire C Chu Od 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21201 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
$139.05 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $34.76 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.47 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $18.86 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Ophthalmology (Glaucoma Specialist)
419 W REDWOOD ST STE 470
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
419 W REDWOOD ST STE 470
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Ophthalmology
419 W REDWOOD ST STE 470
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
419 W REDWOOD ST STE 470
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Ophthalmology
419 W REDWOOD ST STE 470
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Optometrist
419 W REDWOOD ST STE 470
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
419 W REDWOOD ST STE 470
BALTIMORE, MD 21201

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 Claire Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Claire Chu is 1518768985. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2025.

Where is Claire Chu located?

Claire Chu practices at 419 W Redwood St Ste 470, Baltimore, MD 21201. The listed phone number is (667) 214-1232.

What is Claire Chu's specialty?

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

Is Claire Chu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Claire Chu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Claire Chu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Claire 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 Claire Chu was last updated on September 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 25 days 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.