Dr. Laurie Ruth Chaikin
Optometry in Castro Valley, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 31+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Laurie Ruth Chaikin, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Castro Valley, California. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. Dr. Laurie Ruth Chaikin also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Gary A Osias. Dr. Laurie Ruth Chaikin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Laurie Ruth Chaikin at 2687 Castro Valley Blvd to request Dr. Laurie Ruth Chaikin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Laurie Ruth Chaikin |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
9133170723 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Optometry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 31 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
help Doctor of Optometry
Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.
Education and Training
- Dr. Laurie Ruth Chaikin graduated from medical school in 1993.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1598726234
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 31, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, March 31, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Laurie Ruth Chaikin
Medical Licenses
Dr. Laurie Ruth Chaikin has been primarily specialized in Low Vision Rehabilitation for over 31 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Optometrist / Low Vision Rehabilitation
click for detail Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.
| 10195 | California |
- Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
click for detail Optometrist Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
| 10195 | California |
- Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
click for detail Optometrist Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
| 10195T | California |
- Optometrist / Vision Therapy
click for detail Vision Therapy Optometrists who specialize in vision therapy as a treatment process used to improve vision function. It includes a broad range of developmental and rehabilitative treatment programs individually prescribed to remediate specific sensory, motor and/or visual perceptual dysfunctions.
| 10195 | California |
- Optometrist / Occupational Vision
click for detail Occupational Vision Optometrists who work in Occupational Vision, the branch of environmental optometry, consider all aspects of the relationship between work and vision, visual performances, eye safety, and health.
| OT 7597 | California |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Gary A Osias | 4 |
Practice Locations
2687 Castro Valley Blvd
Castro Valley, CA 94546-5409
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Wednesday, May 28, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
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