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Dr. Kai Chu, MD

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(Dr. Chia-Kai Chu, MD)

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Specializes in: Glaucoma and General Ophthalmology

Baylor College of Medicine (2013)

Professional interests include: cataract surgery, comprehensive eye exam, cataracts, and more.

2855 Gramercy Street
Houston, TX 77025

(713) 668-6828

Dr. Kai Chu, MD is an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX specializing in glaucoma and general ophthalmology. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2013 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Kai Chu, MD is affiliated with Houston Eye Associates, St. Luke's Health, Memorial Hermann and HEA CLINIC PA.

Office Locations

Address:

2855 Gramercy Street
Houston, TX 77025

Address:

1100 Gulf Freeway Suite 114
League City, TX 77573

Address:

915 Gessner Road Suite 250
Houston, TX 77024

eye procedures	146

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

excision	16
eye procedures	911
laser treatment	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	65
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	33
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

eye procedures	1273
laser treatment	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	82
Hispanic	37
Asian	15
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	50
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kai Chu, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	42
doctor visit	1107
excision	16
eye procedures	1254
laser treatment	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	82

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kai Chu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	47
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	27
85 and over	8
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	35

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kai Chu, MD From 2018 - 2021

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

Hypertension	20
High Cholesterol	17
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	2
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Kai Chu, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2013. She completed residency at MacNeal Hospital. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2013)

Residency: MacNeal Hospital (2017)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Houston Eye Associates

St. Luke's Health

Memorial Hermann

HEA CLINIC PA

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. Kai Chu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Aetna Medicare, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Community Health Choice Chip, Community Health Choice Star, Memorial Hermann Solutions, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Amerivantage and Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

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

Cigna

Aetna

Amerigroup Star Plus

Amerigroup Star

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Aetna Medicare

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Community Health Choice Chip

Community Health Choice Star

Memorial Hermann Solutions

WorkLink Worker's Comp

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

Amerivantage

Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan, Inc.	$851 DURYSTA $726	LUMIGAN $119	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $3	ALPHAGAN P $3
AbbVie Inc.	$593 ALPHAGAN P $168	VUITY $163	DURYSTA $161	LUMIGAN $67	COMBIGAN $34
Alcon Vision LLC	$434 ReSTOR $141	Precision 1 $125	Rhopressa $46	Simbrinza $43	Rocklatan $33	Other $46
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$356 Rocklatan $272	Rhopressa $84
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$178 VYZULTA $137	PROLENSA $41
Other	$766 LUMIGAN $166	XIIDRA $128	ZIOPTAN $79	VYZULTA $45	TEPEZZA $42	Other $306

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,477
Consulting Fee	$700

Research Payments

Dr. Kai Chu, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $10,154.

Biography

Dr. Kai Chu's specialties are general ophthalmology and glaucoma. Her areas of expertise include the following: glaucoma, cataract surgery, and cataracts. Her professional affiliations include Houston Eye Associates and Memorial Hermann. Dr. Chu attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine. She has an open panel in Houston, TX according to Doctor.com.