Dr Alan Y Chow, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Glen Ellyn, IL

Dr Alan Y Chow, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. He went to Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 386 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 3n, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (630) 858-4411.

Dr Alan Y Chow is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number ) 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 1891802096.

Contact Information

Dr Alan Y Chow, MD
386 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 3n,
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-4323
(630) 858-4411
(630) 858-4793

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alan Y Chow
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience48 Years
Location386 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 3n, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
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:
  • Dr Alan Y Chow attended and graduated from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891802096
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/31/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082613872
  • Enrollment ID: I20061205000115

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alan Y Chow such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891802096NPI-NPPES
022-01769-06OtherILBLUE CROSS - BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology (Illinois)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. Dr Alan Y Chow 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
Dr Alan Y Chow, MD
191 Palamino Pl,
Wheaton, IL 60187-1024

Ph: (630) 690-7363
Dr Alan Y Chow, MD
386 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 3n,
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-4323

Ph: (630) 858-4411

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