Physician Profile
John L. Chu, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chu
John L. Chu, MD is a healthcare provider in Aurora, IL specializing in ophthalmology. John trained at Harvard Medical School, graduating in 1994. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 2,253 Medicare patients across 2,861 services. 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 complete exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye.
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.
Contact Information
- (630) 859-8700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1221 N HIGHLAND AVE
Aurora, IL 60506
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
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
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
2,861 services · 2,253 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
345 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
81 |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
23 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
19 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
16 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
466 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
362 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
290 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
260 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
168 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 5
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 Aurora 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Harvard Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at Harvard 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 IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Chu specialize in?
Dr. Chu is an eye doctor in Aurora, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Chu located?
Dr. Chu is listed at 1221 N Highland Ave, Aurora, IL 60506. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chu's phone number?
The number on file is (630) 859-8700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chu's NPI number?
Dr. Chu's National Provider Identifier is 1548285844. 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 Dr. Chu go to medical school?
Dr. Chu attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Chu been practicing?
Dr. Chu has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Chu do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chu performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and incision to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Chu confirmed this information?
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.
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