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Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD

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

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1995)

90 Bergen Street Suite 6100
Newark, NJ 07103

(973) 972-2064

Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD is a cornea specialist in Palisades Park, NJ specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System, University Hospital and St. Mary's Eye & Surgery Center.

Office Locations

540 Bergen Boulevard
Palisades Park, NJ 07650

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90 Bergen Street Suite 6100
Newark, NJ 07103

(973) 972-2064

(973) 972-2068

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In The News

“Dr. David S. Chu, a specialist in cornea diseases, alerted the company that three of his recent patients had been afflicted with a microbe that caused a potentially blinding eye infection.”—"From Asia to America, How Bausch's Crisis Grew (Published 2006)", New York Times, May 2006

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, 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

epilation for trichiasis

ocular surface reconstruction with multilayer amniotic membrane transplantation

By Affordability:

corneal surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New Jersey, Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD performed more endothelial keratoplasty, epilation for trichiasis (non-surgical removal of misdirected eyelash), and ocular surface reconstruction with multilayer amniotic membrane transplantation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for corneal surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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 Volume:

punctal plug insertion

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

cornea transplant

endothelial keratoplasty

fundus photography

intermediate eye exam

laser iridectomy

laser iridotomy

partial-thickness corneal transplant

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New Jersey, Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD performed more punctal plug insertion, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cornea transplant (keratoplasty), endothelial keratoplasty, fundus photography, intermediate eye exam, laser iridectomy, laser iridotomy, and partial-thickness corneal transplant that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Palisades Park, NJ during 2012 were eye procedures, transplant procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	39
doctor visit	379
excision	29
eye procedures	2499
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	47
laser treatment	29
transplant procedures	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Palisades Park, NJ during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), transplant procedures and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	56
doctor visit	537
excision	55
eye procedures	2817
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	54
laser treatment	55
transplant procedures	98
ultrasound (sonogram)	123

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	504

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	529
Black	84
Hispanic	96
Asian	41
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	150
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Palisades Park, NJ during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), transplant procedures and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	79
doctor visit	450
excision	50
eye procedures	3067
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	73
laser treatment	50
transplant procedures	99
ultrasound (sonogram)	102

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	552

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	568
Black	90
Hispanic	112
Asian	47
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	166
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Palisades Park, NJ during 2015 were eye procedures, transplant procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	53
doctor visit	496
excision	44
eye procedures	2725
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	66
laser treatment	44
transplant procedures	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	592
Female	1152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1186
Black	184
Hispanic	232
Asian	104
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	672
From 75 to 84	594
85 and over	322
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Palisades Park, NJ during 2016 were eye procedures, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	79
doctor visit	782
excision	45
eye procedures	2526
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	65
laser treatment	45
transplant procedures	64
ultrasound (sonogram)	79

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	581

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	605
Black	85
Hispanic	116
Asian	61
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	310
85 and over	167
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Palisades Park, NJ during 2017 were eye procedures, transplant procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	32
doctor visit	720
excision	58
eye procedures	2548
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	60
laser treatment	58
transplant procedures	91
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	564

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	559
Black	81
Hispanic	123
Asian	83
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	331
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	160
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Palisades Park, NJ during 2018 were eye procedures, transplant procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
diagnostic imaging	42
doctor visit	930
excision	37
eye procedures	2497
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	59
laser treatment	51
transplant procedures	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	520

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	560
Black	67
Hispanic	114
Asian	76
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	139
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Palisades Park, NJ during 2019 were eye procedures, transplant procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	22
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	818
excision	23
eye procedures	2283
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	54
laser treatment	23
transplant procedures	64
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	534
Black	54
Hispanic	123
Asian	98
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	138
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Palisades Park, NJ during 2020 were eye procedures, transplant procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	767
excision	18
eye procedures	1720
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	41
laser treatment	18
transplant procedures	48

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	427

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	39
Hispanic	92
Asian	87
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	109
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Palisades Park, NJ during 2021 were eye procedures, transplant procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
diagnostic imaging	23
doctor visit	1535
excision	28
eye procedures	1580
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	46
laser treatment	42
transplant procedures	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	485

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	45
Hispanic	102
Asian	96
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	118
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Palisades Park, NJ during 2022 were eye procedures, transplant procedures, laser treatment and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	1497
excision	37
eye procedures	1436
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	34
laser treatment	51
transplant procedures	63

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	472

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	498
Black	45
Hispanic	94
Asian	97
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	146
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Palisades Park, NJ during 2023 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, transplant procedures and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	1465
excision	18
eye procedures	1471
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	40
laser treatment	35
transplant procedures	38

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	479

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	535
Black	44
Hispanic	85
Asian	86
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	147
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Palisades Park, NJ were eye procedures, transplant procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

capsulotomy	14
diagnostic imaging	47
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	864
excision	36
eye procedures	2264
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	53
laser treatment	41
transplant procedures	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Female	522
Male	296

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	68
Asian / Pacific Islander	73
Non-Hispanic White	541
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	107
Other	25

**Age**
85 and over	146
75 to 84	298
Less than 65	66
65 to 74	306

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

University Hospital

St. Mary's Eye & Surgery Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$46,584 Ilevro $30,013	Durezol $15,111	CataractEquipment $221	ReSTOR $132	ORA $23	Other $1,083
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$45,741 XIPERE $44,788	enVista MX60 IOL $251	VYZULTA $187	XIIDRA $140	MIEBO $108	Other $267
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.	$43,681 ACTHAR $43,681
AbbVie, Inc.	$34,438 Humira $34,426	$13
Mallinckrodt LLC	$18,422 ACTHAR $18,422
Other	$48,057 ACTHAR $14,824	OZURDEX $8,164	LOTEMAX $6,500	Humira $3,115	PROLENSA $3,014	Other $12,440

**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	$154,850
Consulting Fee	$36,935
Food and Beverage	$18,797
Travel and Lodging	$16,830
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$7,611
Other	$1,900

Research Payments

Dr. David Shu-Chih Chu, MD has received 63 research payments totaling $1,272,869.

Biography

Dr. David Chu is a specialist in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with New York Medical College, Dr. Chu attended medical school at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. He has received the distinction of Bergen County Super Doctors. Dr. Chu's hospital/clinic affiliations include the University Hospital and Mount Sinai Health System.