Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout CHOUS
Alan Paul Chous, O.D. is a healthcare provider in Tacoma, WA specializing in optometry. Alan trained at University of California - School of Optometry, graduating in 1991. Alan is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Alan cared for 282 Medicare patients across 320 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (253) 565-9403
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6720 REGENTS BLVD
Tacoma, WA 98466
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
320 services · 282 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
55 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
32 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
26 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
25 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
11 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
113 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
38 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
20 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other optometry specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in Tacoma 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University of California - School of Optometry 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Imaging of retina 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Chous's specialty?
Dr. Chous is an optometry in Tacoma, WA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Chous?
Dr. Chous is listed at 6720 REGENTS BLVD, Tacoma, WA 98466. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Chous?
The number on file is (253) 565-9403. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chous's NPI number?
Dr. Chous's National Provider Identifier is 1851391866. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chous's medical education?
Dr. Chous attended University of California - School of Optometry, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Chous been practicing?
Dr. Chous has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Chous known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chous provides treatments such as imaging of retina and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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