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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1932420478 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Fred Chu, M.D.
Ophthalmology Physician in Blue Ash, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 in Ophthalmology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 710 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.8/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$500.42
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Fred Chu, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.8/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 5,711 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 78.8/100
- MIPS score · -4 vs avg
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 72%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Fred Chu, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
79 27th percentile higher than 27% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Fred Chu, M.D. sits
This provider among ophthalmology physician peers
Across the 9,866 ophthalmology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Fred Chu, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 96% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 34% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one ophthalmology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Fred Chu, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Fred Chu, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Fred Chu, M.D.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,711 302% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
78.8/100 4.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Fred Chu, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 78.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) - 78.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Fred Chu, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1945 CEI DR, Blue Ash, OH, 45242, with a listed phone of (513) 984-5133. NPI 1932420478 was issued on 06/18/2010.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,711 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 710 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $558K in drug spend, split 28% brand-name and 72% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 70.4, Cost 58.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,082 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1932420478 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/18/2010 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
78.7894
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
70.4288
Quality
58.8691
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Fred Chu, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Cei Physicians Psc, LLC
Blue Ash, OH
University OF Cincinnati Physicians Company LLC
Cincinnati, OH
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Fred Chu, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$500
Largest payer
Glaukos Corporation
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Fred Chu, M.D.. To verify Fred Chu, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Fred Chu, M.D. - brand share 28.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 5,711 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
5,711
Total Claims
$558K
Total Drug Cost
710
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 10,301
- Total Day Supply
- 299,236
- Brand vs Generic
- 28% brand / 72% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $418K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $139K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.31
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 34, 65-74: 269, 75-84: 294, 85+: 113
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Fred Chu, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
1,246 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide-Timolol
922 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate
Brimonidine Tartrate
810 claims
- Timolol Maleate 455
Timolol Maleate
455 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 432
Dorzolamide Hcl
432 claims
- Rhopressa 267
Rhopressa
267 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 204
Prednisolone Acetate
204 claims
- Rocklatan 183
Rocklatan
183 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,246 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 922 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 810 |
| Timolol Maleate | 455 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 432 |
| Rhopressa Netarsudil Mesylate | 267 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 204 |
| Rocklatan Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost | 183 |
| Moxifloxacin Moxifloxacin Hcl | 152 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 133 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Fred Chu, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Fred Chu, M.D.'s 5,711 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chu.
Dr. Hassan Abdul Aziz
M.D.
Cleveland, OH
Dr. Marwan Abdulaal
M.D.
Fairfield, OH
Dr. Michael Abowd
M.D.
Toledo, OH
Dr. Joseph Abraham
MD
Cleveland, OH
Dr. David Adam
M.D.
Hamilton, OH
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred Chu, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Fred Chu, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Blue Ash, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Fred Chu, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Fred Chu, M.D. wrote 5,711 Medicare Part D claims totaling $558K in drug costs for 710 beneficiaries.
What is Fred Chu, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Fred Chu, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.8/100 (Quality: 70.4, Cost: 58.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Fred Chu, M.D. located? ▼
Fred Chu, M.D. is located at 1945 CEI DR, Blue Ash, OH, 45242. Phone: (513) 984-5133.
What is Fred Chu, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Fred Chu, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932420478, issued on 06/18/2010.
Does Fred Chu, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Fred Chu, M.D.'s prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $418K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,082 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Fred Chu, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Fred Chu, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Fred Chu, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Fred Chu, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,711 Part D claims and 710 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Fred Chu, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Fred Chu, M.D.'s NPI is 1932420478 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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