Dr Michael Y Chew, OD - Medicare Optometrist in South San Francisco, CA

Dr Michael Y Chew, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in South San Francisco, California. He went to State University Of New York - State College Optometry and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1121 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (650) 866-4641.

Dr Michael Y Chew is licensed to practice in California (license number 9671) 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 1093788572.

Contact Information

Dr Michael Y Chew, OD
1121 El Camino Real,
South San Francisco, CA 94080-3207
(650) 866-4641
(650) 866-4643

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael Y Chew
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience34 Years
Location1121 El Camino Real, South 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:
  • Dr Michael Y Chew attended and graduated from State University Of New York - State College Optometry in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093788572
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/08/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799747465
  • Enrollment ID: I20041103001327

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael Y Chew such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093788572NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 9671 (California)Primary

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 Michael Y Chew allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameOptica Optometry Corporation
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437677531
PECOS PAC ID: 3375804933
Enrollment ID: O20180223001074

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 Michael Y Chew 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 Michael Y Chew, OD
1121 El Camino Real,
South San Francisco, CA 94080-3207

Ph: (650) 866-4641
Dr Michael Y Chew, OD
1121 El Camino Real,
South San Francisco, CA 94080-3207

Ph: (650) 866-4641

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