RUTH J CHEN OD INC
NPI 1023777422
Optometrist in Albany, CA

Active since December 13, 2021
1051 SOLANO AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706(510) 526-3937 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 13, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ruth J Chen Od Inc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RUTH J CHEN OD INC (NPI 1023777422), doing business as Solano Eyecare Optometric Professionals, is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Albany, California and active in the NPI registry since December 2021. The organization lists Ruth Chen Fruin, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023777422
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameRUTH J CHEN OD INC
Location Address1051 SOLANO AVEAlbany, CA 94706-1650
Mailing Address1051 Solano AveAlbany, CA 94706-1650 · (510) 526-3937
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialRuth Chen FruinOwner · (650) 520-3888
Enumeration DateDecember 13, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2021
✔ NPI 1023777422 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Definition
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.
1051 SOLANO AVE, Albany, CA 94706

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSolano Eyecare Optometric Professionals

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ruth J Chen Od Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Ruth J Chen Od Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Optometry
NPI 1194862250
1051 SOLANO AVE
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 526-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1194398602
1051 SOLANO AVE
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 526-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1235618356
1051 SOLANO AVE
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 526-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1467010827
1051 SOLANO AVE
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 526-3937
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1215626056
200 MINOR HALL
Berkeley, CA 94720
(510) 642-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.7 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ruth J Chen Od Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth J Chen Od Inc is 1023777422. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2021. The provider is doing business as Solano EyeCare Optometric Professionals.

Where is Ruth J Chen Od Inc located?

Ruth J Chen Od Inc is located at 1051 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706. The listed phone number is (510) 526-3937.

What is Ruth J Chen Od Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Ruth J Chen Od Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth J Chen Od Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Ruth J Chen Od Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Ruth J Chen Od Inc. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 4 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth J Chen Od Inc was last updated on December 13, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.