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CHRISTINE W CHEN O.D.
NPI 1073953055
Optometrist - Pediatrics in New York, NY

Active since July 05, 2013PECOS Enrolled
79.72/100
CMS Quality Rating
33 W 42ND ST, NEW YORK, NY 10036(212) 938-5946 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 5, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Christine W Chen O.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTINE W CHEN O.D. (NPI 1073953055) is an individual pediatrics provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (TUV008043) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073953055
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152WP0200X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE W CHENCredential: O.D.
Location Address33 W 42ND STNew York, NY 10036-8005
Mailing Address33 W 42nd StNew York, NY 10036-8005
Phone(212) 938-5946
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2013
✔ NPI 1073953055 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · PediatricsEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WP0200X
License✔ Licensed in NY · TUV008043
Definition
Optometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.
33 W 42ND ST, New York, NY 10036
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christine W Chen O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID941435234
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131022000934
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Christine Chen reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

State Of New York Comptrollers Office
Same address
Optometrist
33 WEST 42ND STREET, CLINICAL ADMINISTRATION
New York, NY 10036
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 216 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407829856 (212) 938-4030
Nk Optometry PLLC
5.4 mi
Optometrist
233A E 149TH ST
Bronx, NY 10451
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144778663 (732) 750-0400

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10036 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$150.24 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.72/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.38
Promoting Interoperability88
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.56

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ISHIRA BHARADWAJ OD
Optometrist
33 W 42ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
New York County (212) 938-4000
DR. DANIELLE BARI CRANE O.D.
Optometrist (Pediatrics)
33 W 42ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
New York County (212) 938-4001
DR. CORINNE E BLUM O.D.
Optometrist
33 W 42ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
New York County (212) 938-4001
GREGORI OSHEROV OD
Optometrist
33 W 42ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
New York County (212) 938-4000
EMILY CRANE
Optometrist
33 W 42ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
New York County (212) 938-4001
DR. TYBEE ELEFF O.D.
Optometrist
33 W 42ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
New York County (212) 938-4001
ELISABETH GRACE LAPPAN OD
Optometrist
33 W 42ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
New York County (212) 938-4001
SHAILA REDDY EMANI
Optometrist
33 W 42ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10036
New York County (212) 938-4000

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 Christine Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Chen is 1073953055. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2013.

Where is Christine Chen located?

Christine Chen practices at 33 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036. The listed phone number is (212) 938-5946.

What is Christine Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Pediatrics, with taxonomy code 152WP0200X.

Is Christine Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine Chen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christine Chen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christine Chen reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: State Of New York Comptrollers Office (New York, NY) and Nk Optometry PLLC (Bronx, NY). Each 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 Christine Chen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christine Chen accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 8 other insurers list Christine Chen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Chen was last updated on July 5, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.