Richard J Chong, OD - Medicare Optometrist in San Francisco, CA

Richard J Chong, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in San Francisco, California. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1833 Powell St, San Francisco, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (415) 362-2000.

Richard J Chong is licensed to practice in California (license number 6632T) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1780679431.

Contact Information

Richard J Chong, OD
1833 Powell St,
San Francisco, CA 94133-2838
(415) 362-2000
(415) 362-7520

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRichard J Chong
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience45 Years
Location1833 Powell St, San Francisco, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Richard J Chong attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780679431
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/07/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769542752
  • Enrollment ID: I20081120000522

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard J Chong such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780679431NPI-NPPES
SD0066320MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 6632T (California)Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Richard J Chong is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard J Chong, OD
1833 Powell St,
San Francisco, CA 94133-2838

Ph: (415) 362-2000
Richard J Chong, OD
1833 Powell St,
San Francisco, CA 94133-2838

Ph: (415) 362-2000

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