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- 9 Cots St Ste 1A, Shelton, CT 06484
About Dr. Chiu
Rafael Chiu, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Shelton, CT specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Rafael cared for 326 Medicare patients across 383 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and photography of the retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1437156312.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (203) 924-8800
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
9 COTS ST STE 1A
Shelton, CT 06484
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
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
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
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
- Endothelial corneal transplant
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
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
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
383 services · 326 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
114 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
93 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
70 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
15 | 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 1
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.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Rafael Chiu's specialty?
Rafael Chiu is an eye doctor in Shelton, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Rafael Chiu?
Rafael Chiu is listed at 9 Cots St Ste 1A, Shelton, CT 06484. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Rafael Chiu?
The number on file is (203) 924-8800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Rafael Chiu's NPI number?
Rafael Chiu's National Provider Identifier is 1437156312. 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
How long has Rafael Chiu been practicing?
Rafael Chiu has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Rafael Chiu known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Rafael Chiu performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system 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 Rafael Chiu confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rafael Chiu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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