Physician Profile
Thomas G. Chu, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chu
Thomas G. Chu, MD practices ophthalmology in Los Angeles, CA. Thomas is a 1986 graduate of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 3,885 Medicare patients across 26,513 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (213) 483-8810
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 380
Los Angeles, CA 90017
12840 Riverside Dr Ste 333
North Hollywood, CA 91607
301 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 407
Pasadena, CA 91105
1510 S Central Ave Ste 230
Glendale, CA 91204
3400 Lomita Blvd Ste 202
Torrance, CA 90505
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
26,513 services · 3,885 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,318 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
3,048 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,586 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
1,127 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
617 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
46 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
27 | As often as other 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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Los Angeles 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Chu's specialty?
Dr. Chu is an eye doctor in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Chu?
Dr. Chu is listed at 1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 380, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Chu?
The number on file is (213) 483-8810. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chu's NPI number?
Dr. Chu's National Provider Identifier is 1760482806. 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
What is Dr. Chu's medical education?
Dr. Chu attended Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Chu been practicing?
Dr. Chu has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Chu known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chu performs procedures including injection of drug into eye and photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of 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 Dr. Chu confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.