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DR. ALEXANDER DAVID CHEN O.D.
NPI 1184853509
Optometrist in Humble, TX

Active since July 07, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9701 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E, SUITE 100, HUMBLE, TX 77396(281) 360-2021(281) 360-2026 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Alexander David Chen O.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALEXANDER DAVID CHEN O.D. (NPI 1184853509) is an individual optometrist in Humble, Texas, licensed in Texas (7395T) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184853509
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER DAVID CHENCredential: O.D.
Location Address9701 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E, SUITE 100Humble, TX 77396-4482
Mailing Address9701 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Suite 100Humble, TX 77396-4482 · (281) 360-2021 · Fax (281) 360-2026
Phone(281) 360-2021
Fax(281) 360-2026
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 2014
✔ NPI 1184853509 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 7395T
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.
9701 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E, Humble, TX 77396
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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 Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alexander David Chen O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4587833991
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110801000589
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alexander Chen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Paragon Eye Care, Inc
Same address
Corneal and Contact Management
9701 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E, SUITE 100
Humble, TX 77396
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346539897 (832) 380-5857

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 77396 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

MARK SMITH M.D.
Pediatrics
9701 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E, 170
HUMBLE, TX 77396
Harris County (281) 441-6900
FALL CREEK FOOT & ANKLE PLLC
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
9701 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E, SUITE 150
HUMBLE, TX 77396
Harris County (281) 973-5237
KATE HURLBUT CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
9701 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E, SUITE 170
HUMBLE, TX 77396
Harris County (281) 441-6900
PARAGON EYE CARE, INC
Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)
9701 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E, SUITE 100
HUMBLE, TX 77396
Harris County (832) 380-5857
DR. MONICA M. CHAMORRO-EZZIE D.D.S., M.S.
Dentist (Endodontics)
9701 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E, STE. 280
HUMBLE, TX 77396
Harris County (281) 491-0069
TRAVIS BODEKER DPM
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
9701 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E, STE 150
HUMBLE, TX 77396
Harris County (281) 973-5237
HUMBLE 9701, PLLC
Dentist
9701 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E
HUMBLE, TX 77396
Harris County (832) 384-9767
HER HEALTHCARE, LLP
Obstetrics & Gynecology
9701 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E, SUITE 120
HUMBLE, TX 77396
Harris County (281) 312-5400

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 Alexander Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Chen is 1184853509. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2009.

Where is Alexander Chen located?

Alexander Chen practices at 9701 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Suite 100, Humble, TX 77396. The listed phone number is (281) 360-2021.

What is Alexander Chen's specialty?

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

Is Alexander Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Chen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alexander Chen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alexander Chen reassigns Medicare benefits to Paragon Eye Care, Inc (Humble, TX). The 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 Alexander Chen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alexander Chen accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Health and 8 other insurers list Alexander 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 Alexander Chen was last updated on May 15, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.