DR. DANIEL A CHU O.D.
NPI 1699848069
Optometrist in Bronx, NY

Active since November 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
234 E 149TH ST, BRONX, NY 10451(718) 579-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Daniel A Chu O.d. NPPES

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

DR. DANIEL A CHU O.D. (NPI 1699848069) is an individual optometrist in Bronx, New York, licensed in New York (VUT005800) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center, and is a graduate of State University Of New York - State College Optometry (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699848069
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DANIEL A CHUCredential: O.D.
Location Address234 E 149TH STBronx, NY 10451-5504
Mailing Address50 Lexington Ave, 2dNew York, NY 10010-2935 · (917) 699-4660
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York - State College OptometryGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1699848069 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 NY · VUT005800
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.
234 E 149TH ST, Bronx, NY 10451

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINDC340554NY

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. Daniel A Chu O.d. 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.

PECOS PAC ID1951561067
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120328000089
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 2

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.
17 services17 patients
New patient problem focused exam of visual system 92002
A new patient problem-focused exam of the visual system is a basic evaluation of your eyes and vision. It includes checking your eye movements, visual acuity, and general eye health. It helps detect any potential issues early for timely treatment.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bronx, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number330080
Location234 East 149th StreetBronx, NY 10451 · Bronx County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10451 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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 20

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

Emergency Medicine
234 E 149TH ST
BRONX, NY 10451
Dermatology
234 E 149TH ST
BRONX, NY 10451
Emergency Medicine
234 E 149TH ST
BRONX, NY 10451
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
234 E 149TH ST
BRONX, NY 10451
Social Worker (Clinical)
234 E 149TH ST
BRONX, NY 10451
Emergency Medicine
234 E 149TH ST
BRONX, NY 10451
Physician Assistant
234 E 149TH ST
BRONX, NY 10451
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
234 E 149TH ST
BRONX, NY 10451

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 Daniel Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Daniel Chu is 1699848069. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2006.

Where is Daniel Chu located?

Daniel Chu practices at 234 E 149th St, Bronx, NY 10451. The listed phone number is (718) 579-5000.

What is Daniel Chu's specialty?

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

Is Daniel Chu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Daniel Chu 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.

Is Daniel Chu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Daniel Chu is affiliated with Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Daniel Chu was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.