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- 1830 Town Center Dr, 210, Reston, VA 20190
About Dr. Chow
David K. Chow, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Reston, VA specializing in ophthalmology. David trained at Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 1978. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 1,560 Medicare patients across 2,228 services. The services billed most often include exam of the internal drainage system of eye, extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, and established patient complete exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1134262892.
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
- (703) 478-3000
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1830 TOWN CENTER DR 210
Reston, VA 20190
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
2,228 services · 1,560 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
50 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
50 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
534 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
371 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
297 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
289 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
239 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
147 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
106 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other eye doctors in Reston 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Probing of nasal tear duct 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is David K. Chow?
David K. Chow is an eye doctor in Reston, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is David K. Chow's address?
David K. Chow is listed at 1830 Town Center Dr 210, Reston, VA 20190. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with David K. Chow?
The number on file is (703) 478-3000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is David K. Chow's NPI number?
David K. Chow's National Provider Identifier is 1134262892. 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 David K. Chow train?
David K. Chow attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has David K. Chow been practicing?
David K. Chow has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does David K. Chow perform?
According to Medicare billing data, David K. Chow performs procedures including probing of nasal tear duct and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of the internal drainage system of eye and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has David K. Chow confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David K. Chow. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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