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Optometry

Charley M. Chu, OD

Sees patients in Helena, AR · West Helena, AR · Arkansas

Summary

Charley M. Chu, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 3 practice locations in Helena, AR and West Helena, AR. NPI 1871547786. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Charley M. 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

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
50Years since medical school (graduated 1976)
Southern College Of OptometryMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Charley M. Chu see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Helena, AR and West Helena, AR. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Charley M. Chu's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Charley M. Chu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charley M. 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 Charley M. Chu?
(870) 572-7886, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Charley M. Chu's NPI number?
1871547786. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Charley M. Chu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • 325 C N SebastianHelena, AR 72390
  • 325 C N SebastianWest Helena, AR 72390 (870) 572‑7886
  • 325 C N Sebastian StWest Helena, AR 72390

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Arkansas

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolSouthern College Of Optometry
Graduation year1976
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871547786
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Sources

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