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Ophthalmology

Mayling Chin Chu, MD

Sees patients in Brooklyn, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Mayling Chin Chu, MD is an ophthalmologist at 48 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Phone: (718) 875-1184. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Mayling Chin Chu had 700 Original Medicare patients and 4,627 services. NPI 1801934021. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 48 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 · Directions
  • Phone: (718) 875‑1184
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Mayling Chin Chu, 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 Mayling Chin Chu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mayling Chin Chu 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 Mayling Chin Chu see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 700 Original Medicare patients and 4,627 services for Mayling Chin Chu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Mayling Chin Chu's NPI number?
1801934021. 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 Mayling Chin Chu, 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 patients700
Services billed to Medicare4,627
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)954 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)640 services
  3. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)508 services
  4. Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (92201)424 services
  5. Photography of the retina (92250)245 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 pressure68%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Osteoporosis22%

Practice locations

Addresses where Mayling Chin Chu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Brooklyn

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York Downstate Medical Center
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1801934021
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  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