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Ophthalmology

Timothy Y. Chou, MD

Works at hospitals in Stony Brook, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Timothy Y. Chou, MD is an ophthalmologist at 101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794. Phone: (631) 444-4090. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Timothy Y. Chou had 737 Original Medicare patients and 2,081 services. NPI 1588669469. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794 · Directions
  • Phone: (631) 444‑4090
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital
  • Group practice: Stony Brook Ophthalmology, University Faculty Practice Corporation
  • Medical school: Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Timothy Y. Chou, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Timothy Y. Chou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Timothy Y. 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 Timothy Y. Chou see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 737 Original Medicare patients and 2,081 services for Timothy Y. Chou. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Timothy Y. Chou's NPI number?
1588669469. 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 Timothy Y. 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 patients737
Services billed to Medicare2,081
Different services or procedures40
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)552 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)412 services
  3. Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)218 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)158 services
  5. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)100 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%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%
  • Anxiety25%

Hospitals where Timothy Y. Chou works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Timothy Y. Chou at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Timothy Y. Chou is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Timothy Y. Chou as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Stony Brook Ophthalmology, University Faculty Practice Corporation14 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Stony Brook

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

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Other clinicians in Stony Brook Ophthalmology, University Faculty Practice Corporation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588669469
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians