Zhiming Tu, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Chicago Ridge, IL

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Zhiming Tu, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 2025 and has 1 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Nicholas Rutkowski Od And Associates Llc and his current practice location is 320 Chicago Ridge Mall # C15, Chicago Ridge, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 423-0033.

Zhiming Tu is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046.012005) 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 1568253698.

Contact Information

Zhiming Tu, OD
320 Chicago Ridge Mall # C15,
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415-2602
(708) 423-0033
(708) 423-0298

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameZhiming Tu
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience1 Years
Location320 Chicago Ridge Mall # C15, Chicago Ridge, 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:
  • Zhiming Tu attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 2025
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568253698
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2025
  • Last Update Date: 09/29/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032618053
  • Enrollment ID: I20250818001060

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Zhiming Tu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568253698NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046.012005 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nicholas Rutkowski Od And Associates Llc03455800563

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. Zhiming Tu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNicholas Rutkowski OD & Associates LLC
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598150898
PECOS PAC ID: 0345580056
Enrollment ID: O20190315001634

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. Zhiming Tu 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
Zhiming Tu, OD
320 Chicago Ridge Mall # C15,
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415-2602

Ph: (708) 423-0033		Zhiming Tu, OD
320 Chicago Ridge Mall # C15,
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415-2602

Ph: (708) 423-0033

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