Dr. Felix Chau, MD
1855 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612 • +1-506-555-6909
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1993)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Chicago Percentiles
NPI #1649458878 • CBSA 16980 • Ophthalmology
Anchored in Chicago, IL 60612, Dr. Felix Chau, MD (NPI 1649458878) logged 1,105 annual procedures (focused low-volume boutique caseload (22.52th Chicago percentile), 11.9th IL percentile, -0.41σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 27 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Chau (averaging 5.2 services per beneficiary), 92014 (Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam) represents 37% of tracked volume (409 encounters), paired with 92134 (287x).
At 1855 W Taylor St (60612), Dr. Felix Chau, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$222.00 per new consult (4.56/5 bedside rating).
NPI registry verification (#1649458878) confirms Dr. Felix Chau's MD standing serving CBSA 16980 with a 4.82/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Chicago, IL Ophthalmology peers
1,105 annual services across 212 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 | 409 | 22.52th | $124 – $170 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 287 | 24.52th | $68 – $94 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 188 | 21.52th | $82 – $112 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 133 | 20.52th | $149 – $204 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 88 | 20.52th | $546 – $748 |
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Dr. Felix Chau, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chau National Provider Identifier | NPI #1649458878 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (60612) |
| Dr. Chau Chicago CMS Volume Rank | 22.52th Pct (1,105 CMS svcs; Z -0.415σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (IL Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $222.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Chicago, IL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $222.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 13 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.56/5 Listening • 4.76/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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