UN SON AMY CHU OD
NPI 1972685048
Optometrist in Potomac, MD

Active since October 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7915 TUCKERMAN LN, POTOMAC, MD 20854(301) 983-5884(301) 983-5848 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 16, 2024, Mar 29, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Un Son Amy Chu Od NPPES

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

UN SON AMY CHU OD (NPI 1972685048) is an individual optometrist in Potomac, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (TA1206) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972685048
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameUN SON AMY CHUCredential: OD
Location Address7915 TUCKERMAN LNPotomac, MD 20854-3243
Mailing Address8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9Vienna, VA 22182-2442 · (703) 847-8899 · Fax (571) 223-6780
Fax(301) 983-5848
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 16, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 16, 2024
NPI 1972685048 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses Licensed in MD · TA1206 Licensed in VA · 0618000312
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.
7915 TUCKERMAN LN, Potomac, MD 20854

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11100 S Hayes St, 3rd FloorArlington, VA 22202-4907 · Phone (703) 415-5544 · Fax (703) 415-5636
Location 27721 Tuckerman LnPotomac, MD 20854-3266 · Phone (301) 983-5884 · Fax (301) 369-1010

Accepted Insurance

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

Un Son Amy Chu Od 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 ID2264618586
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130513000439
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 20854 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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

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

Optometrist
7915 TUCKERMAN LN
POTOMAC, MD 20854

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 Un Son Chu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Un Son Chu is 1972685048. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2006.

Where is Un Son Chu located?

Un Son Chu practices at 7915 Tuckerman Ln, Potomac, MD 20854. The listed phone number is (301) 983-5884.

What is Un Son Chu's specialty?

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

Is Un Son Chu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Un Son 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 Un Son Chu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Un Son 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 Un Son Chu was last updated on May 16, 2024. 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.