Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Chow, MD

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Madison Heights, MI

  • NPI 1417938804
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 86.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
301 W 13 Mile RD
Madison Heights, MI 480711805
(248) 268-1079
Additional location
24241 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI 481241801
(313) 561-7255
fax (313) 561-6137
Additional location
29201 Telegraph RD, Ste 101
Southfield, MI 480341331
(248) 350-1130
fax (248) 350-2709
Mailing address
30150 Telegraph RD Ste 271
Bingham Farms, MI 480254521

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 15, 2024
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0120X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #4301068728
Medicaid
MI #3277575

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417938804. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,503
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$160,316
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 531 377 $92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 370 232 $129
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 238 200 $12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 144 144 $172
92071 Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease 90 34 $38
92025 Ct scan of cornea 74 61 $33
65756 Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue 22 22 $1,181
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 22 19 $143
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 12 12 $117

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 167. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$60,682
Transactions
88
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 55 $40,086.46
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 18 $20,080.59
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 4 $177.18
Dompe US, Inc. 3 $163.77
ABBVIE INC. 2 $39.90
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. 2 $39.22
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. 1 $30.82
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 1 $22.40
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $21.29
Glaukos Corporation 1 $20.76

By nature of payment

Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program
$34,450
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$18,050
Travel and Lodging
$4,643
Food and Beverage
$2,477
Consulting Fee
$1,063

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,041
Patients
823
Total drug cost
$204,105
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 688 297 $46,564
Ofloxacin Generic 364 141 $8,006
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 189 64 $14,705
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 166 74 $7,459
Fluorometholone Generic 154 70 $14,363
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 97 42 $8,549
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 87 30 $1,138
Acyclovir Generic 53 17 $2,094
Latanoprost Generic 45 18 $673
Loteprednol Etabonate Generic 42 19 $11,448

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Chow's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Chow practices Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in Madison Heights, MI.
Where does Dr. Christopher Chow practice?
Dr. Christopher Chow practices at 301 W 13 Mile RD, Madison Heights, MI 480711805. Office phone: 2482681079.
What is Dr. Christopher Chow's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Chow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417938804, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Chow accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Chow accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Chow commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness (HCPCS 76514). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.