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- 12990 Manchester Rd Ste 202, Des Peres Eye Center, Saint Louis, MO 63131
About Dr. Chiu
Eric K. Chiu, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Saint Louis, MO. Eric is a 2002 graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School. Medicare claims data shows Eric provided 2,227 services to 1,688 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and microfluid analysis of tears. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538171921.
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
- (314) 432-6137
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12990 MANCHESTER RD STE 202 DES PERES EYE CENTER
Saint Louis, MO 63131
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
2,227 services · 1,688 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
81 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
47 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
127 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
116 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
105 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
91 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
71 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
55 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
11 | Less often 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 |
519 | 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 6
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 Saint Louis 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 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 MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Eric K. Chiu?
Eric K. Chiu is an eye doctor in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Eric K. Chiu's address?
Eric K. Chiu is listed at 12990 Manchester Rd Ste 202 Des Peres Eye Center, Saint Louis, MO 63131. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Eric K. Chiu?
The number on file is (314) 432-6137. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Eric K. Chiu?
Eric K. Chiu's National Provider Identifier is 1538171921. 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 Eric K. Chiu train?
Eric K. Chiu attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Eric K. Chiu have?
Eric K. Chiu has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Eric K. Chiu perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Eric K. Chiu performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Eric K. Chiu's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Eric K. Chiu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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