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DR. HOWARD K CHEN MD
NPI 1295745610
Ophthalmology in Goodyear, AZ

Active since August 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
13657 W MCDOWELL RD STE 209, GOODYEAR, AZ 85395(623) 363-1421 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 30, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Howard K Chen Md NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD K CHEN MD (NPI 1295745610) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Goodyear, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (35744) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295745610
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD K CHENCredential: MD
Location Address13657 W MCDOWELL RD STE 209Goodyear, AZ 85395-2603
Mailing Address13657 W Mcdowell Rd Ste 209Goodyear, AZ 85395-2603
Phone(623) 363-1421
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateAugust 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 2013
✔ NPI 1295745610 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 35744
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
13657 W MCDOWELL RD STE 209, Goodyear, AZ 85395
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINZ141264AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Howard K Chen Md 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 ID8820092901
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060901000052
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
345 services309 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
132 services132 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
111 services75 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
102 services100 patients
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136
This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.
69 services49 patients
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984
This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
58 services37 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85395 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Cataracts: 20/40 or Better Visual Acuity within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of uncomplicated cataract who had cataract surgery and no significant ocular conditions impacting the visual outcome of surgery and had best-corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better (distance…
96%134 patients
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
6%80 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%585 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,498 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%303 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
64%58 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%695 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
47%1,014 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 94% · 260 patients
Patients tobacco: 91% · 250 patients
33%21 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
93%87 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
97%1,014 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 752 patients
0%752 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

GOODYEAR EYE SPECIALISTS LLC
Ophthalmology
13657 W MCDOWELL RD STE 209
GOODYEAR, AZ 85395
Maricopa County (623) 363-1421
LISA GOMEZ LPC
Counselor (Professional)
13657 W MCDOWELL RD STE 209
GOODYEAR, AZ 85395
Maricopa County (602) 618-8024

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 Howard Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Chen is 1295745610. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 8, 2006.

Where is Howard Chen located?

Howard Chen practices at 13657 W Mcdowell Rd Ste 209, Goodyear, AZ 85395. The listed phone number is (623) 363-1421.

What is Howard Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Howard Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard 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.

What insurance does Howard Chen accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare list Howard 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 Howard Chen was last updated on August 30, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.