Dr Timothy Young Chou, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Stony Brook, NY

Dr Timothy Young Chou, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Stony Brook, New York. He went to Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Stony Brook Ophthalmology, University Faculty Practice Corporation and his current practice location is Suny Stony Brk, Hsc L2, Room 152, Stony Brook, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (631) 444-1448.

Dr Timothy Young Chou is licensed to practice in New York (license number 197291) 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 1588669469.

Contact Information

Dr Timothy Young Chou, MD
Suny Stony Brk, Hsc L2, Room 152,
Stony Brook, NY 11794-0001
(631) 444-1448
(631) 444-1543

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Timothy Young Chou
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience40 Years
LocationSuny Stony Brk, Stony Brook, New York
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 Timothy Young Chou attended and graduated from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588669469
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/20/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830184274
  • Enrollment ID: I20040819000825

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Timothy Young Chou such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588669469NPI-NPPES
02630582MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 197291 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Suny/stony Brook University HospitalStony brook, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Stony Brook Ophthalmology, University Faculty Practice Corporation791189848116

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 Timothy Young Chou allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameStony Brook Ophthalmology, University Faculty Practice Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700831195
PECOS PAC ID: 7911898481
Enrollment ID: O20040323001476

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 Timothy Young Chou 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 Timothy Young Chou, MD
Suny Stony Brk, Hsc L2, Room 152,
Stony Brook, NY 11794-0001

Ph: (631) 444-1448
Dr Timothy Young Chou, MD
Suny Stony Brk, Hsc L2, Room 152,
Stony Brook, NY 11794-0001

Ph: (631) 444-1448

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