Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Chu, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Newark, NJ

  • NPI 1144260019
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 63.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
90 Bergen St, Ste 6100
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 972-2064
fax (973) 972-2068
Mailing address
255 Lake RD
Morristown, NJ 07960

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 20, 2016
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Jersey #25MA07286500
Medicaid
NJ #8591407

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144260019. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,113
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$416,759
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 849 318 $143
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 455 232 $102
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 391 166 $100
92134 Imaging of retina 347 174 $45
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope 128 88 $45
92025 Ct scan of cornea 127 82 $41
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 107 90 $143
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 105 105 $184
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 102 51 $44
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 55 37 $72

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Newark Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 34× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$45,134
Transactions
135
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 38 $43,023.11
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 29 $432.57
RxSight INC 5 $291.59
Abbvie INC. 7 $222.56
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 19 $213.60
Glaukos Corporation 1 $201.27
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 9 $173.35
Harrow Eye, LLC 11 $158.96
New World Medical,INC. 1 $132.60
Alcon Vision LLC 5 $92.64
Amgen INC. 2 $35.65
Ocular Therapeutix, INC. 2 $35.39
Dompe US, INC. 2 $33.52
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $33.31
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $29.67

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$40,635
Food and Beverage
$3,157
Travel and Lodging
$1,342

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,180
Patients
1,015
Total drug cost
$316,960
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 907 355 $48,953
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 449 135 $15,969
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 281 72 $24,266
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 221 69 $6,953
Gatifloxacin Generic 209 77 $12,926
Latanoprost Generic 173 38 $2,858
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 127 23 $21,661
Timolol Maleate Generic 127 40 $3,702
Ofloxacin Generic 123 41 $2,465
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 120 39 $110,011

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Chu's medical specialty?
Dr. David Chu practices Ophthalmology Physician in Newark, NJ.
Where does Dr. David Chu practice?
Dr. David Chu practices at 90 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103. Office phone: 9739722064.
What is Dr. David Chu's NPI?
Dr. David Chu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144260019, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Chu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Chu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Chu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.