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DR. JENNIFER WAI-LING CHU O.D.
NPI 1710326657
Optometrist in Coal City, IL

Active since June 24, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
20 E NORTH ST, COAL CITY, IL 60416(815) 634-4825 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 16, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Jennifer Wai-ling Chu O.d. NPPES

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

DR. JENNIFER WAI-LING CHU O.D. (NPI 1710326657) is an individual optometrist in Coal City, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (046010684) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710326657
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JENNIFER WAI-LING CHUCredential: O.D.
Location Address20 E NORTH STCoal City, IL 60416-1087
Mailing Address20 E North StCoal City, IL 60416-1087 · (815) 634-4825
Phone(815) 634-4825
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMay 16, 2018
✔ NPI 1710326657 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 IL · 046010684
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.
20 E NORTH ST, Coal City, IL 60416
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1232 S Comet DrBraidwood, IL 60408-2028 · Phone (815) 458-2338
Location 23340 Mall Loop DrJoliet, IL 60431-1057 · Phone (815) 436-1770

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Jennifer Wai-ling 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 ID9032474374
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180607001375
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 3

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 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.
17 services17 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
15 services14 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.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60416 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
$127.46 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $31.86 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.64 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
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 5

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

J. MICETICH, OD & ASSOCIATES FAMILY EYE CARE CENTER P C
Optometrist
20 E NORTH ST
COAL CITY, IL 60416
Grundy County (815) 634-4825
PATRICIA HELEN SIMPSON O. D.
Optometrist
20 E NORTH ST
COAL CITY, IL 60416
Grundy County (815) 634-4825
DR. ANDREA PARADESI O.D.
Optometrist
20 E NORTH ST
COAL CITY, IL 60416
Grundy County (815) 634-4825
ABIGAIL RENE NORRIS
Optometrist
20 E NORTH ST
COAL CITY, IL 60416
Grundy County (815) 634-4825
MYEYEDR OPTOMETRY OF ILLINOIS, LLC
Optometrist
20 E NORTH ST
COAL CITY, IL 60416
Grundy County (815) 634-4825

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 Jennifer Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Chu is 1710326657. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2013.

Where is Jennifer Chu located?

Jennifer Chu practices at 20 E North St, Coal City, IL 60416. The listed phone number is (815) 634-4825.

What is Jennifer Chu's specialty?

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

Is Jennifer Chu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer 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.

What insurance does Jennifer Chu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 4 other insurers list Jennifer 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 Jennifer Chu was last updated on May 16, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.