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VERONICA CHU
NPI 1538964648
Optometrist in Laguna Niguel, CA

Active since February 14, 2025PECOS Enrolled
30231 GOLDEN LANTERN STE B, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677(949) 495-9336 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 8, 2026, Feb 14, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Veronica Chu NPPES

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

VERONICA CHU (NPI 1538964648) is an individual optometrist in Laguna Niguel, California, licensed in California (35903) and active in the NPI registry since February 2025. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California - School Of Optometry (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538964648
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameVERONICA CHU
Location Address30231 GOLDEN LANTERN STE BLaguna Niguel, CA 92677-5989
Mailing Address30231 Golden Lantern Ste BLaguna Niguel, CA 92677-5989
Phone(949) 495-9336
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California - School Of OptometryGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1538964648 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 · 35903
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.
30231 GOLDEN LANTERN STE B, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Veronica Chu is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9739698531
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250603002606
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Veronica Chu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Fourth Optometric Care Of California
21 mi
Optometrist
130 S MAIN ST STE F
Orange, CA 92868
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417627944 (714) 939-9202

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92677 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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 2

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

LAGUNA HEIGHTS OPTOMETRY INC
Optometrist
30231 GOLDEN LANTERN STE B
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
Orange County (949) 495-9336
VERONICA CHU OD PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Optometrist
30231 GOLDEN LANTERN STE B
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
Orange County (949) 495-9336

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 Veronica Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Veronica Chu is 1538964648. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2025.

Where is Veronica Chu located?

Veronica Chu practices at 30231 Golden Lantern Ste B, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. The listed phone number is (949) 495-9336.

What is Veronica Chu's specialty?

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

Is Veronica Chu enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Veronica Chu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Veronica Chu reassigns Medicare benefits to Fourth Optometric Care Of California (Orange, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Veronica Chu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Veronica Chu accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Veronica 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 Veronica Chu was last updated on August 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.