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- 1850 S Azusa Ave Ste 107, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
About Dr. Chua
Michael Chua, MD is a healthcare provider in Hacienda Heights, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Michael trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2017. Michael is also listed as specializing in general acute care hospital. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 1,843 Medicare patients across 2,871 services. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1952832016.
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
- (626) 812-6888
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1850 S AZUSA AVE STE 107
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
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
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
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
2,871 services · 1,843 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
94 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
528 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
409 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
390 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
348 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
309 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
274 | 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.
Related specialists at this location 1
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.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Chua specialize in?
Dr. Chua is an eye doctor in Hacienda Heights, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Chua located?
Dr. Chua is listed at 1850 S Azusa Ave Ste 107, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chua's phone number?
The number on file is (626) 812-6888. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chua's NPI number?
Dr. Chua's National Provider Identifier is 1952832016. 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. Chua go to medical school?
Dr. Chua attended Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Chua been practicing?
Dr. Chua has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Chua do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chua performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Chua confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chua. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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