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Ophthalmology

David S. Chu, MD

Works at hospitals in Hackensack, NJ · New York, NY · Newark, NJ · New Jersey, New York

Summary

David S. Chu, MD (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Hackensack, NJ, New York, NY and Newark, NJ. NPI 1144260019. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about David S. Chu, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
31Years since medical school (graduated 1995)
New York University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
University Physician Associates of New Jersey IncGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does David S. Chu work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists David S. Chu at 3 hospitals: Hackensack University Medical Center, NY Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai and The University Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does David S. Chu see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 7 practice locations, including Flushing, NY, Newark, NJ and Teaneck, NJ. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is David S. Chu's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does David S. Chu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David S. Chu accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for David S. Chu?
(718) 661-3800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is David S. Chu's NPI number?
1144260019. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where David S. Chu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David S. Chu at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where David S. Chu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists David S. Chu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • University Physician Associates of New Jersey Inc378 clinicians in the group
  • The Cornea and Laser Eye Institute, P.A.4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Flushing

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Flushing, NY — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1995
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144260019
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians