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WALTER & CHEN, PS
NPI 1356552970
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Bellingham, WA

Active since May 25, 2007
3400 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 102, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225(360) 676-8920(360) 647-5988 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Walter & Chen, Ps NPPES

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

WALTER & CHEN, PS (NPI 1356552970), doing business as Cheney & Walter, Ps, is a healthcare organization registered as an oral and maxillofacial surgery in Bellingham, Washington and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. The organization lists Phillip M Chen, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356552970
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy1223S0112X
Legal Business NameWALTER & CHEN, PS
Location Address3400 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 102Bellingham, WA 98225-1933
Mailing Address3400 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 102Bellingham, WA 98225-1933 · (360) 676-8920 · Fax (360) 647-5988
Phone(360) 676-8920
Fax(360) 647-5988
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPhillip M ChenPresident · (360) 676-8920
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 2012
✔ NPI 1356552970 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223S0112X
License✔ Licensed in WA · 601276100
Definition
An oral and maxillofacial surgery dentist specialized in the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
3400 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 102, Bellingham, WA 98225
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Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameCheney & Walter, Ps

Other Identifiers 6

Medicare UPINT03133WA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedG001459102WA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedG001459101WA
Medicaid5317003WA
Medicare UPINT61010WA
Medicaid5064902WA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Walter & Chen, Ps is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Walter & Chen, Ps, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Phillip Chen, DDS,MD
Oral Surgery
NPI 1831301019
3400 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 102
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-8920
✔ PECOSSame address

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

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 Walter & Chen, Ps's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter & Chen, Ps is 1356552970. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2007. The provider was formerly known as Cheney & Walter, Ps.

Where is Walter & Chen, Ps located?

Walter & Chen, Ps is located at 3400 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 102, Bellingham, WA 98225. The listed phone number is (360) 676-8920.

What is Walter & Chen, Ps's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with taxonomy code 1223S0112X.

Is Walter & Chen, Ps enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter & Chen, Ps is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Walter & Chen, Ps?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Oral Surgery) reassigns their Medicare billing to Walter & Chen, Ps. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Walter & Chen, Ps accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Walter & Chen, Ps 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 Walter & Chen, Ps was last updated on July 2, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.