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- 6002 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
About Dr. De la Chapa
Based in Corpus Christi, TX, Jorge A. De LA Chapa, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Jorge graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1995. According to Medicare claims data, Jorge cared for 3,316 Medicare patients across 4,043 services. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1710026596 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
- (361) 334-2625
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
6002 S STAPLES ST
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
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
4,043 services · 3,316 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
234 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
160 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
153 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
99 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
75 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of lens tissue using laser | Procedure | 66710 |
20 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
19 | Less 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.
Also at this address 1
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 Corpus Christi 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 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 does Jorge A. De LA Chapa specialize in?
Jorge A. De LA Chapa is an eye doctor in Corpus Christi, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Jorge A. De LA Chapa located?
Jorge A. De LA Chapa is listed at 6002 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Jorge A. De LA Chapa's phone number?
The number on file is (361) 334-2625. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Jorge A. De LA Chapa's NPI number?
Jorge A. De LA Chapa's National Provider Identifier is 1710026596. 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 Jorge A. De LA Chapa train?
Jorge A. De LA Chapa attended Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Jorge A. De LA Chapa been practicing?
Jorge A. De LA Chapa has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Jorge A. De LA Chapa do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Jorge A. De LA Chapa performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina 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
Has Jorge A. De LA Chapa confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Jorge A. De LA Chapa. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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