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Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD

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Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1991)

30150 Telegraph Road Suite 271
Bingham Farms, MI 48025

(248) 395-5166

Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD is a cornea specialist in Detroit, MI specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD is affiliated with Henry Ford Health and Henry Ford St. John Hospital.

Office Locations

22101 Moross Road
Detroit, MI 48236

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Henry Ford St. John Hospital

30150 Telegraph Road Suite 271
Bingham Farms, MI 48025

(248) 395-5166

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

endothelial keratoplasty

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2023, Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD performed more endothelial keratoplasty, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Michigan.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

extraocular surgery

In 2023, Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD had a list price for extraocular surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

eye tests

lacrimal surgery

lacrimal procedures

ophthalmic ultrasound

punctal occlusion

punctal plug insertion

In 2012, Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD had a list price for eye tests, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ophthalmic ultrasound, punctal occlusion, and punctal plug insertion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Detroit, MI during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), transplant procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	15
doctor visit	1597
eye procedures	834
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	28
transplant procedures	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	144

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Detroit, MI during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), transplant procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	19
doctor visit	1577
eye procedures	783
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	36
transplant procedures	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	128

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	590
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	156
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Detroit, MI during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), transplant procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1489
eye procedures	669
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	26
transplant procedures	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	131

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	428

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	138
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Detroit, MI during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), transplant procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1466
excision	14
eye procedures	572
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
transplant procedures	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	137

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	442
Female	868

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1064
Black	160
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	444
From 75 to 84	468
85 and over	266
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Detroit, MI during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
doctor visit	1633
excision	12
eye procedures	612
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
transplant procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	166

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	550
Black	80
Hispanic	14
Asian	17
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	141
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Detroit, MI during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1671
excision	12
eye procedures	559
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
transplant procedures	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	191

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	453

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	574
Black	78
Hispanic	15
Asian	18
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	145
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Detroit, MI during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1515
eye procedures	608
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	38
transplant procedures	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	202

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	80
Hispanic	11
Asian	23
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	119
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Detroit, MI during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1312
excision	12
eye procedures	511
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	169

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	432

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	64
Hispanic	17
Asian	18
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	115
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Detroit, MI during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	804
eye procedures	349
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	23
transplant procedures	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	139

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	79
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Detroit, MI during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1052
eye procedures	316
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	34
transplant procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	176

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	76
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Detroit, MI during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1045
eye procedures	342
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	25
transplant procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	225

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	84
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Detroit, MI were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and transplant procedures.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
doctor visit	1378
excision	12
eye procedures	559
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
transplant procedures	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	164

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	408

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	75
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	512
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	21

**Age**
75 to 84	215
85 and over	119
Less than 65	60
65 to 74	240

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. He is certified by the ABO-The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Greater Baltimore Medical Center (1992)

Board Certification: ABO-The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Henry Ford Health

Henry Ford St. John Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Yc Chow, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Shire North American Group Inc	$43,956 XIIDRA $43,694	$262
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$19,556 MIEBO $19,435	BESIVANCE $25	LOTEMAX SM $25	ZYLET $23	VYZULTA $21	Other $26
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$4,080 XIIDRA $4,055	$25
Allergan Inc.	$2,569 RESTASIS $951	LUMIGAN $796	BOTOX $109	LASTACAFT $83	LINZESS $46	Other $584
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$597 LOTEMAX GEL $256	BESIVANCE $210	BEPREVE $40	ZYLET $37	ALREX $34	Other $20
Other	$4,068 DURYSTA $635	AmnioGuard $269	CEQUA $206	VYZULTA $199	ACTHAR $185	Other $2,574

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$37,575
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$17,400
Food and Beverage	$11,171
Consulting Fee	$4,970
Travel and Lodging	$3,513
Other	$197

Biography

Dr. Christopher Chow is an eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases) specialist in Southfield, MI, Madison Heights, MI, and Dearborn, MI. He is professionally affiliated with Henry Ford Health. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Chow is currently accepting new patients at his office in Detroit, MI. He studied medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Chow trained at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Jackson Memorial Medical Center, and Greater Baltimore Medical Center.