Quick answers
- Does So Hyun Chung accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says So Hyun Chung may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does So Hyun Chung see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 204 Original Medicare patients and 1,091 services for So Hyun Chung. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is So Hyun Chung's NPI number?
- 1578762951. 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 So Hyun Chung, 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 | 204 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,091 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)162 services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (92202)138 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)121 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)115 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)114 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes45%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Chronic kidney disease17%
Practice locations
Addresses where So Hyun Chung is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 160 E 56th StNew York, NY 10022 (212) 688‑4277
- 2903 Union StFlushing, NY 11354 (718) 463‑3412
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists So Hyun Chung as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- New York Optometry Professional PLLC29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in New York Optometry Professional PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | State University Of New York - State College Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578762951 |
| 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