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Dr. De Gaulle I Chigbu, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1730197518

Dr. De Gaulle I Chigbu, OD is an Optometry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Qualified in 1992, 34 years ago. Practices with Drexel University, a 80-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Pennsylvania.

Years since qualifying
34
Licensed in
PA
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

1200 W Godfrey Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141-3323
Phone: (215) 276-6000
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence OEG001442 (PA)

Record details

NPI number1730197518
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedAugust 4, 2006
Last updated in NPPESFebruary 15, 2012

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 1992 (34 years in practice)
Group practice Drexel University — 80 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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