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Active
2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1659394179 M.D.
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Ophthalmology Physician in Woodland, California.
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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 651 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Yilin Chu, M.D. filed 2,097 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in Woodland, California, prescribing 78% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- 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.
Yilin Chu, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,097 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Yilin Chu, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Yilin Chu, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,097 48% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Ophthalmology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Yilin Chu, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1207 FAIRCHILD CT, Woodland, CA, 95695, with a listed phone of (530) 666-1631. NPI 1659394179 was issued on 07/25/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,097 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 651 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $80K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count.
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 | 1659394179 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/25/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Yilin 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.
Permanente Medical Group Inc
Santa Clara, CA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Yilin Chu, M.D.. To verify Yilin Chu, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Yilin Chu, M.D. - brand share 22.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 2,097 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.
2,097
Total Claims
$80K
Total Drug Cost
651
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,921
- Total Day Supply
- 140,984
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $44K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $36K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 13
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.17
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Yilin Chu, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
583 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate
Prednisolone Acetate
341 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide-Timolol
333 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 164
Brimonidine Tartrate
164 claims
- Polymyxin B Sul-Tr… 163
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
163 claims
- Timolol Maleate 76
Timolol Maleate
76 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 67
Diclofenac Sodium
67 claims
- Cyclosporine 35
Cyclosporine
35 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 583 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 341 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 333 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 164 |
| Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim | 163 |
| Timolol Maleate | 76 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 67 |
| Cyclosporine | 35 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 34 |
| Olopatadine Hcl | 27 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Yilin 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
Yilin Chu, M.D.'s 2,097 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chu.
Dr. Sam Abbassi
MD, MS
West Hills, CA
Dr. Richard Abbott
M.D.
San Francisco, CA
Dr. Nizar Abdelfattah
MD
Pasadena, CA
Dr. Parastou Abedi
MD
Aliso Viejo, CA
Dr. Shahla Abedi
MD
Aliso Viejo, CA
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yilin Chu, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Yilin Chu, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Woodland, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Yilin Chu, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Yilin Chu, M.D. wrote 2,097 Medicare Part D claims totaling $80K in drug costs for 651 beneficiaries.
Where is Yilin Chu, M.D. located? ▼
Yilin Chu, M.D. is located at 1207 FAIRCHILD CT, Woodland, CA, 95695. Phone: (530) 666-1631.
What is Yilin Chu, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Yilin Chu, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659394179, issued on 07/25/2006.
Does Yilin Chu, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Yilin Chu, M.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $44K 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 Yilin Chu, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Yilin Chu, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Yilin Chu, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Yilin Chu, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,097 Part D claims and 651 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Yilin Chu, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Yilin Chu, M.D.'s NPI is 1659394179 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.
- 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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