Physician Profile
Richard C. Chu, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chu
Richard C. Chu, D.O. is a specialist based in Fort Worth, TX. Richard is a 2011 graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Richard is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 1,263 Medicare patients across 1,677 services. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, photography of the retina, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (817) 346-7077
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4631 S HULEN ST
Fort Worth, TX 76132
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,677 services · 1,263 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
216 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
86 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
61 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
283 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
272 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
115 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
88 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 specialists in Fort Worth 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2011 at Michigan 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 Richard C. Chu specialize in?
Richard C. Chu is a specialist in Fort Worth, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Richard C. Chu located?
Richard C. Chu is listed at 4631 S Hulen St, Fort Worth, TX 76132. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Richard C. Chu's phone number?
The number on file is (817) 346-7077. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Richard C. Chu's NPI number?
Richard C. Chu's National Provider Identifier is 1164728044. 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 Richard C. Chu train?
Richard C. Chu attended Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Richard C. Chu been practicing?
Richard C. Chu has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Richard C. Chu do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard C. Chu performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Richard C. Chu confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard C. Chu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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