Dr. John Chu, MD
1221 N Highland Ave, Aurora, IL 60506 • +1-470-555-4961
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Aurora Percentiles
NPI #1548285844 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Operating out of Aurora, IL (1221 N Highland Ave), Ophthalmology clinician Dr. John Chu, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2000) maintains a upper-quartile active clinical volume (75th Aurora percentile) (56.62th IL percentile; Z-score -0.29σ across 3,318 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. John Chu (60506) place 92014 at the top of the practice ledger (1228 yearly units, 75th metro rank), rounded out by 92134 and 92083.
At 1221 N Highland Ave (60506), Dr. John Chu, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$218.00 per new consult (4.94/5 bedside rating).
Spanning 26 years of clinical practice following 2000 graduation from medical training, Dr. John Chu integrates 30 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Aurora metro patients.
Compared against Aurora, IL Ophthalmology peers
3,318 annual services across 1,047 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from IL Ophthalmology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92014 | Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam | 1,228 | 75th | $232 – $318 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 863 | 71th | $128 – $175 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 564 | 76th | $154 – $211 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 398 | 72th | $280 – $383 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 265 | 78th | $1024 – $1403 |
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Dr. John Chu, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chu National Provider Identifier | NPI #1548285844 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60506) |
| Dr. Chu Aurora CMS Volume Rank | 75.00th Pct (3,318 CMS svcs; Z -0.287σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $218.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Aurora, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $218.00 avg paid • 18 min lobby wait | 8 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.94/5 Listening • 4.56/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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