Quick answers
- Does Dorothy Chou accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dorothy Chou accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Dorothy Chou see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 316 Original Medicare patients and 489 services for Dorothy Chou. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dorothy Chou's NPI number?
- 1033631478. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Dorothy Chou, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 316 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 489 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)179 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)71 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)67 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)51 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)41 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Dorothy Chou is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3100 Weslayan St, Suite 400Houston, TX 77027 (713) 526‑1600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dorothy Chou as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Berkeley Eye Institute, PLLC63 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Berkeley Eye Institute, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of California - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033631478 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians