Dr Christopher Yc Chow, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Madison Heights, MI

Dr Christopher Yc Chow, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Madison Heights, Michigan. He went to Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Michigan Ophthalmology Specialists Pllc and his current practice location is 301 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (248) 268-1079.

Dr Christopher Yc Chow is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301068728) 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 1417938804.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Yc Chow, MD
301 W 13 Mile Rd,
Madison Heights, MI 48071-1805
(248) 268-1079
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Yc Chow
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience33 Years
Location301 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, Michigan
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 Christopher Yc Chow attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417938804
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/20/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628972007
  • Enrollment ID: I20031126000435

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Yc Chow such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417938804NPI-NPPES
3277575MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 4301068728 (Michigan)Primary
207WX0120XOphthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist 4301068728 (Michigan)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Beaumont Hospital Royal OakRoyal oak, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Michigan Ophthalmology Specialists Pllc357755713129

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Christopher Yc Chow allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMichigan Ophthalmology Specialists Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942272364
PECOS PAC ID: 3577557131
Enrollment ID: O20040414001332
Entity NameBeaumont Medical Group- Specialty Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578072906
PECOS PAC ID: 7214299866
Enrollment ID: O20180320002549

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 Christopher Yc 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 Christopher Yc Chow, MD
30150 Telegraph Rd Ste 271,
Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4521

Ph: (248) 395-5175
Dr Christopher Yc Chow, MD
301 W 13 Mile Rd,
Madison Heights, MI 48071-1805

Ph: (248) 268-1079

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