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Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO

(Dr. Richard Chun-Hsien Chu, D.O.)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2007)

3017 W 7th Street Suite 210
Fort Worth, TX 76107

(817) 348-9090

Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO is an ophthalmologist in Fort Worth, TX specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health and EYEWORKS | Chu Eye Institute.

Office Locations

3017 W 7th Street Suite 210
Fort Worth, TX 76107

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Baylor Scott & White Health

3017 W 7th Street Suite 210
Fort Worth, TX 76107

(817) 348-9090

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4631 S Hulen Street
Fort Worth, TX 76132

(817) 346-7077

(817) 346-6998

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

gonioscopy

ophthalmic ultrasound

In 2023, Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO had a list price for gonioscopy, and ophthalmic ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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 10%

By Affordability:

corneal pachymetry

eye tests

ultrasound corneal pachymetry

In 2023, Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO had a list price for corneal pachymetry (corneal thickness test), eye tests, and ultrasound corneal pachymetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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:

laser surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

corneal topography

laser eye surgery

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

secondary cataract surgery

visual field test

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO performed more laser surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, corneal topography, laser eye surgery, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), secondary cataract surgery, visual field test, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	204

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	38
eye procedures	372

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	146
eye procedures	429
laser treatment	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	15
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
doctor visit	190
eye procedures	449
laser treatment	25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	44
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	44
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	40
doctor visit	175
eye procedures	698
laser treatment	40

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	24
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	30
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	60
doctor visit	134
eye procedures	757
laser treatment	60

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	36
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	25
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	54
doctor visit	133
eye procedures	1051
laser treatment	54

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	29
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	24
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	93
doctor visit	111
eye procedures	1232
laser treatment	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	33
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	29
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	93
doctor visit	107
eye procedures	1152
laser treatment	93

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	28
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	23
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	98
doctor visit	189
eye procedures	1098
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	19
laser treatment	98
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	22
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	30
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Worth, TX during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	117
doctor visit	343
eye procedures	1002
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	14
laser treatment	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	30
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	23
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Worth, TX were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

capsulotomy	66
doctor visit	156
eye procedures	767
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	16
laser treatment	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	26
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	222
Hispanic	18
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	22
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	151

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	9
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Hillsdale community health center, Mariner Medical Center. He is certified by the Ophthalmology- American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Ophthalmology- American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology- American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology-HNS and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2007)

Residency: Hillsdale community health center, Mariner Medical Center (2011)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology- American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Ophthalmology- American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology- American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology-HNS

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor Scott & White Health

EYEWORKS | Chu Eye Institute

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.

Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Worth, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2018-04-18

Great surgeon! I couldn’t be happier with my LASIK results... I am seeing 20/15, better than I saw with contacts or glasses. Dr. Chu was so meticulous with the entire lasik process starting from the consultation, I knew my eyes and vision were in good hands with Dr. Chu.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$10,203 LOTEMAX SM $9,808	VYZULTA $220	ENVISTA TORIC $92	PROLENSA $31	BESIVANCE $20	Other $32
Sight Sciences, Inc.	$4,196 TEARCARE(TM) (2.2) SYSTEM KIT $3,651	OMNI(R) SURGICAL SYSTEM (US) $301	OMNI $135	OMNI Surgical System $81	TearCare $27
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$3,388 INTRALASE FS FEMTOSEC LASER $2,475	Tecnis 1-piece IOL $290	Ophthalmic surgical adjuncts $179	Catalys Laser System $152	STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser system $56	Other $236
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$2,944 iStent inject W $2,500	KXL system (not refurbished) $144	Photrexa $89	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $29	$182
Alcon Vision LLC	$1,705 Precision 1 $290	Centurion $201	AcrySof IQ PanOptix $196	ARGOS $155	DAILIES TOTAL1 $140	Other $724
Other	$6,756 AmnioGraft $1,245	XIIDRA $350	ORA $246	BESIVANCE $245	AmnioGuard $221	Other $4,449

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$9,725
Food and Beverage	$9,137
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$6,300
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$2,100
Travel and Lodging	$1,831
Other	$99

Research Payments

Mr. Richard C. Chu, DO has received 179 research payments totaling $99,577.

Biography

Dr. Richard Chu specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). He is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Health. Dr. Chu is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. His distinctions include: Texas Super Doctors and Texas Rising Stars. He is conversant in Chinese.