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KAREN CHEN OD
NPI 1285530105
Optometrist in Brooklyn, NY

Active since October 16, 2026
5914 8TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11220(718) 858-6888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record added: October 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Karen Chen Od NPPES

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

KAREN CHEN OD (NPI 1285530105) is an individual optometrist in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (011490) and active in the NPI registry since October 2026.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285530105
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN CHENCredential: OD
Location Address5914 8TH AVEBrooklyn, NY 11220-4169
Mailing Address5914 8th AveBrooklyn, NY 11220-4169 · (718) 858-6888
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1285530105 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 NY · 011490
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.
5914 8TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Optometrist
5914 8TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
Optometrist
5914 8TH AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11220

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What is Karen Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Chen is 1285530105. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2026.

Where is Karen Chen located?

Karen Chen practices at 5914 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220. The listed phone number is (718) 858-6888.

What is Karen Chen's specialty?

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

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The NPPES record for Karen Chen was last updated on October 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 days 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.