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DR. JAMES MARCUS CHIN OD
NPI 1275054694
Optometrist in Dallas, TX

Active since July 06, 2017PECOS Enrolled
8041 WALNUT HILL LN STE 817, DALLAS, TX 75231(214) 730-5502(214) 730-5503 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 24, 2020, Jul 6, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. James Marcus Chin Od NPPES

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

DR. JAMES MARCUS CHIN OD (NPI 1275054694) is an individual optometrist in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (9226T) and active in the NPI registry since July 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Dallas.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275054694
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES MARCUS CHINCredential: OD
Location Address8041 WALNUT HILL LN STE 817Dallas, TX 75231-4332
Mailing Address2100 Moser Ave Apt 202Dallas, TX 75206-8609
Phone(214) 730-5502
Fax(214) 730-5503
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 21, 2022
✔ NPI 1275054694 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 · 9226T
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.
8041 WALNUT HILL LN STE 817, Dallas, TX 75231
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15334 Ross AveDallas, TX 75206-7453 · Phone (214) 887-3937

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana 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 (PECOS)

Dr. James Marcus Chin Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 James Chin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

James M Chin PLLC
Same address
Optometrist
8041 WALNUT HILL LN # 817
Dallas, TX 75231
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
NPI 1447872270 (214) 730-5502

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 75231 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
$131.01 typical visit price
range $57.18 – $172.86
Typical copayment $32.75 (range $14.29 – $43.21)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.28 typical visit price
range $18.48 – $141.20
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.62 – $35.30)
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.

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 James Chin's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Chin is 1275054694. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2017.

Where is James Chin located?

James Chin practices at 8041 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 817, Dallas, TX 75231. The listed phone number is (214) 730-5502.

What is James Chin's specialty?

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

Is James Chin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Chin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Chin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Chin reassigns Medicare benefits to James M Chin PLLC (Dallas, 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 James Chin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Chin accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 11 other insurers list James Chin 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 James Chin was last updated on June 21, 2022. 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.