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Edit this profileWhere to find Christopher Y. Chow, MD
- Madison Heights location main office
301 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071 - Southfield location
29201 Telegraph Rd, Ste 101, Southfield, MI 48034 - Dearborn location
24241 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124
About Dr. Chow
Based in Madison Heights, MI, Christopher Y. Chow, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Christopher graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1991. Christopher is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 1,098 Medicare patients across 1,455 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness. NPI 1417938804 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (248) 268-1079
- Email not available
Practice Locations
301 W 13 MILE RD
Madison Heights, MI 48071
29201 Telegraph Rd Ste 101
Southfield, MI 48034
24241 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI 48124
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
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
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
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
1,455 services · 1,098 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue | Procedure | 65756 |
18 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
268 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease | Treatment | 92071 |
82 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
59 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
585 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
316 | More 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 |
127 | More 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Other eye doctors in Madison Heights 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1991 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Chow's specialty?
Dr. Chow is an eye doctor in Madison Heights, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Chow?
Dr. Chow is listed at 301 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Chow?
The number on file is (248) 268-1079. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chow's NPI number?
Dr. Chow's National Provider Identifier is 1417938804. 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. Chow's medical education?
Dr. Chow attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Chow been practicing?
Dr. Chow has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Chow known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chow performs procedures including transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease and ct scan of cornea, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Chow confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chow. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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