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- 1855 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
About Dr. Wu
Peter W. Wu, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Chicago, IL specializing in ophthalmology. Peter trained at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. According to Medicare claims data, Peter cared for 1,613 Medicare patients across 2,318 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. This provider record is associated with NPI 1639469828.
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
- (312) 996-8937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1855 W TAYLOR ST
Chicago, IL 60612
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
2,318 services · 1,613 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
302 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
145 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
40 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
38 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal or relocation of corneal conjunctiva with graft | Procedure | 65426 |
25 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue | Procedure | 65756 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of cornea | Procedure | 65400 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Partial removal of eye fluid between lens and retina with mechanical removal of eye fluid | Procedure | 67010 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
632 | 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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of 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 IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Peter W. Wu?
Peter W. Wu is an eye doctor in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Peter W. Wu's address?
Peter W. Wu is listed at 1855 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Peter W. Wu?
The number on file is (312) 996-8937. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Peter W. Wu's NPI number?
Peter W. Wu's National Provider Identifier is 1639469828. 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 Peter W. Wu train?
Peter W. Wu attended Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Peter W. Wu been practicing?
Peter W. Wu has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Peter W. Wu perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Peter W. Wu performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, closure of tear duct opening using plug and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused 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 Peter W. Wu confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Peter W. Wu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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