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- 44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
About Dr. Chop
Alexander M. Chop, PH.D. M.D. practices ophthalmology in Palm Desert, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Alexander cared for 231 Medicare patients across 276 services. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and exam of visual field with extended testing. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952368920.
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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
- (760) 779-0800
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
44139 MONTEREY AVE STE A
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
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
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
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
276 services · 231 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
67 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
65 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
17 | 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.
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 eye doctors at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Other eye doctors in Palm Desert 5
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Alexander M. Chop's specialty?
Alexander M. Chop is an eye doctor in Palm Desert, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Alexander M. Chop?
Alexander M. Chop is listed at 44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Alexander M. Chop?
The number on file is (760) 779-0800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Alexander M. Chop's NPI number?
Alexander M. Chop's National Provider Identifier is 1952368920. 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
How long has Alexander M. Chop been practicing?
Alexander M. Chop has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Alexander M. Chop known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Alexander M. Chop performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Alexander M. Chop confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alexander M. Chop. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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