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- 386 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 3N, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
About Dr. Chow
Based in Glen Ellyn, IL, Alan Y. Chow, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Alan graduated from Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1976. According to Medicare claims data, Alan cared for 882 Medicare patients across 1,383 services. The services billed most often include exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion, imaging of optic nerve, and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing. NPI 1891802096 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (630) 858-4411
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
386 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 3N
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Eye injury and cancer
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
- Endothelial corneal transplant
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,383 services · 882 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
263 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
244 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
223 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
193 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
188 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
122 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
80 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
49 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 1
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Also at this address 4
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More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Alan Y. Chow?
Alan Y. Chow is an eye doctor in Glen Ellyn, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Alan Y. Chow's address?
Alan Y. Chow is listed at 386 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 3N, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Alan Y. Chow?
The number on file is (630) 858-4411. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Alan Y. Chow's NPI number?
Alan Y. Chow's National Provider Identifier is 1891802096. 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
Where did Alan Y. Chow train?
Alan Y. Chow attended Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Alan Y. Chow been practicing?
Alan Y. Chow has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Alan Y. Chow perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Alan Y. Chow provides treatments such as exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion and imaging of optic nerve. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Alan Y. Chow confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alan Y. Chow. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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