Yvonne I-fang Chu, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Houston, TX

Yvonne I-fang Chu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Houston, Texas. She went to Baylor College Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Baylor College Of Medicine and her current practice location is 6550 Fannin St, Suite 1501, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 798-6100.

Yvonne I-fang Chu is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L6324) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1033108410.

Contact Information

Yvonne I-fang Chu, MD
6550 Fannin St, Suite 1501,
Houston, TX 77030-2717
(713) 798-6100
(713) 798-4231



Physician's Profile

Full NameYvonne I-fang Chu
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience25 Years
Location6550 Fannin St, Houston, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Yvonne I-fang Chu attended and graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033108410
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/18/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/03/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668362567
  • Enrollment ID: I20040316000732

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Yvonne I-fang Chu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033108410NPI-NPPES
8J3912OtherTXBC/BS
0081087OtherTXBLUE LINK
160182504MedicaidTX
160182501MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology L6324 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Harris Health SystemHouston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baylor College Of Medicine8224941265684

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Entity NameBaylor College Of Medicine
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053352914
PECOS PAC ID: 8224941265
Enrollment ID: O20031106000562

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Entity NameBaylor College Of Medicine
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
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PECOS PAC ID: 8022243971
Enrollment ID: O20131030000972

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Yvonne I-fang Chu, MD
Po Box 4771,
Houston, TX 77210-4771

Ph: (713) 798-6100
Yvonne I-fang Chu, MD
6550 Fannin St, Suite 1501,
Houston, TX 77030-2717

Ph: (713) 798-6100

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Houston, TX

Tien Wong, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6560 Fannin St, Ste 750, Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-524-3434    Fax: 713-524-3220
Jane Covington Edmond, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6621 Fannin St, Mccc 640.00, Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 832-822-3230    Fax: 832-825-4776
Kattayoon Hashemi, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 909 Frostwood Dr, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: 713-984-0900    Fax: 713-984-1006
Dr. Mitchell M. Porias, D.O.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1415 North Loop W Ste 400, Houston, TX 77008
Phone: 713-869-6400    
Dr. John R Moran, M.D., PH.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3000 Bissonnet St, #8307, Houston, TX 77005
Phone: 713-838-1976    Fax: 281-754-4316
Dr. Lauren Sasha Blieden, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030
Phone: 713-798-1750    Fax: 713-798-4693

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