Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rupert Chowins, O.D.

Optometrist · San Luis Obispo, CA

  • NPI 1750368304
  • MIPS 87.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3855 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 545-8100
fax (805) 548-8785
Mailing address
Po Box 5357
San Luis Obispo, CA 934035357

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 24, 2016
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #8693T

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1750368304. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
322
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$26,843
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 114 111 $41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 102 91 $97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 82 82 $120
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 13 13 $137
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 11 11 $61

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in San Luis Obispo Optometrist, average services per provider: 90. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$16
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $16.40

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$16

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Rupert Chowins's medical specialty?
Dr. Rupert Chowins practices Optometrist in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Where does Dr. Rupert Chowins practice?
Dr. Rupert Chowins practices at 3855 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Office phone: 8055458100.
What is Dr. Rupert Chowins's NPI?
Dr. Rupert Chowins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750368304, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Rupert Chowins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.