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Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease), Optometry (Primary Eye Care), General Practice and General Ophthalmology

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2010)

580 South Loop Road Suite 200
Edgewood, KY 41017

(513) 756-4790

Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD is an ophthalmologist in Edgewood, KY specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease), optometry (primary eye care), general practice and general ophthalmology. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health, TriHealth, Cincinnati Eye Institute, UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC and CEI PHYSICIANS PSC, LLC.

Office Locations

580 South Loop Road Suite 200
Edgewood, KY 41017

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1945 CEI Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45242

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TriHealth

1945 Cei Drive
Blue Ash, OH 45242

(513) 984-5133

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

laser trabeculoplasty

By Affordability:

laser glaucoma surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD performed more laser trabeculoplasty procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for laser glaucoma 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:

eye procedures

laser eye surgery

SCODI of the posterior segment

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

By Affordability:

laser eye surgery

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD performed more eye procedures, laser eye surgery, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and ultrasound corneal pachymetry procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for laser eye surgery 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

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Edgewood, KY during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	149

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	83
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Edgewood, KY during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	230
emergency care	11
eye procedures	309
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	76
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Edgewood, KY during 2016 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1004
excision	39
eye procedures	1189
laser treatment	95
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	80
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Edgewood, KY during 2017 were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	688
excision	40
eye procedures	1657
laser treatment	62
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	85
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Edgewood, KY during 2018 were eye procedures, laser treatment and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1011
excision	50
eye procedures	1654
laser treatment	92

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	75
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	100
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Edgewood, KY during 2019 were eye procedures, laser treatment, excision and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
doctor visit	987
excision	26
eye procedures	1535
laser treatment	81
photocoagulation	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	476
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	87
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Edgewood, KY during 2020 were eye procedures, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	933
eye procedures	1195
laser treatment	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	81
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Edgewood, KY during 2021 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	22
capsulotomy	29
doctor visit	1328
excision	19
eye procedures	1267
laser treatment	125
photocoagulation	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	492
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	89
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Edgewood, KY during 2022 were eye procedures, laser treatment, excision and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
capsulotomy	35
doctor visit	1342
excision	37
eye procedures	1356
laser treatment	164
photocoagulation	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	529
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	89
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Edgewood, KY during 2023 were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	33
doctor visit	1209
eye procedures	1204
laser treatment	108
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	479
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	68
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Edgewood, KY were eye procedures, laser treatment, excision and capsulotomy.

ablation	15
capsulotomy	32
doctor visit	970
emergency care	11
excision	35
eye procedures	1151
laser treatment	97
photocoagulation	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	39
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	403
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	14
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	163
85 and over	75
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	212

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD From 2014 - 2023

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	12
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2010. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology | Other and has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2010)

Residency: Rush University Medical Center (2014)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology | Other (2015)

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Health

TriHealth

Cincinnati Eye Institute

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC

CEI PHYSICIANS PSC, LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid, Payer Provider, Medicare OH and CIN-MHS NON-MSSP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Fred Bernabe Chu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicaid

Payer Provider

Medicare OH

CIN-MHS NON-MSSP

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Research Ltd	$1,098 $1,098
Alcon Vision LLC	$380 ARGOS $166	Hydrus Microstent $61	AcrySof $55	NGENUITY $53	Centurion $29	Other $16
Allergan Inc.	$280 XEN $125	LUMIGAN $15	$140
Abbott Laboratories	$257 Optics $216	Medical Optics $41
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$241 Rocklatan $168	Rhopressa $73
Other	$2,096 ILUVIEN $212	VYZULTA $160	XIIDRA $148	LUMIGAN $140	LUCENTIS $129	Other $1,308

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,521
Travel and Lodging	$794
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Fred Chu's specialties are general practice, general ophthalmology, and optometry (primary eye care). He can take Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare insurance. Before performing his residency at Rush University Medical Center, Dr. Chu attended Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with TriHealth and Mercy Health. His practice in Blue Ash, OH is open to new patients as reported by Mercy Health.