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DR. ALAN PAUL CHOUS O.D. NPI 1851391866


NPI Information

NPI: 1851391866
Provider Name: DR. ALAN PAUL CHOUS, O.D.
Classification: Optometrist - 152W00000X
Entity Type: Individual

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
6720 REGENTS BLVD
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98466
Phone: (253) 565-9403
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DR. Alan Paul Chous, O.D. is an optometrist in Tacoma, WA with 33 years of experience. The provider is doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system. DR. Alan Paul Chous, O.D. NPI is 1851391866. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduation Year:1991

The provider's business location address is:

6720 REGENTS BLVD
TACOMA, WA
ZIP 98466-400
Phone: (253) 565-9403
Fax: (425) 432-5929

The NPI 1851391866 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA).

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient, 1 or more visits (HCPCS:92014)
  • Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, new patient, 1 or more visits (HCPCS:92004)
  • Diagnostic imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
  • Diagnostic imaging of optic nerve of eye (HCPCS:92133)
  • Measurement of field of vision during daylight conditions (HCPCS:92083)
  • Photography of the retina (HCPCS:92250)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 8/1/2005 and was last updated on 7/8/2007.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1152W00000XOptometrist2045TXWASHINGTONYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1U25541MEDICARE UPINWASHINGTON
2185406MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDWASHINGTON

What is NPI?

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This page was last updated on: 4/28/2024

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