Physician Profile
Edward RICKIE LIM Chu, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chu
Edward RICKIE LIM Chu, MD practices ophthalmology in San Antonio, TX. Edward is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Edward provided 471 services to 399 patients. 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, exam of visual field with extended testing, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (210) 567-8406
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7703 FLOYD CURL DR # 6230
San Antonio, TX 78229
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
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
471 services · 399 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
70 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal pressure | Treatment | 92145 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
15 | Less often than most 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 |
97 | As often as other 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.
Related specialists at this location 2
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.
Other eye doctors in San Antonio 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Chu's specialty?
Dr. Chu is an eye doctor in San Antonio, TX. 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. Chu?
Dr. Chu is listed at 7703 Floyd Curl Dr # 6230, San Antonio, TX 78229. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Chu?
The number on file is (210) 567-8406. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Chu?
Dr. Chu's National Provider Identifier is 1649699307. 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. Chu's medical education?
Dr. Chu attended Other, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Chu have?
Dr. Chu has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Chu known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chu performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and established patient complete 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
Is Dr. Chu's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.