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DR. AMENDA YEN-WEN CHOU O.D.
NPI 1396822896
Optometrist in Mill Creek, WA

Active since November 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled
820 148TH PL SE, MILL CREEK, WA 98012(253) 709-0259 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Amenda Yen-wen Chou O.d. NPPES

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

DR. AMENDA YEN-WEN CHOU O.D. (NPI 1396822896) is an individual optometrist in Mill Creek, Washington, licensed in Washington (WA3761TX) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396822896
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AMENDA YEN-WEN CHOUCredential: O.D.
Location Address820 148TH PL SEMill Creek, WA 98012-9016
Mailing Address820 148th Pl SeMill Creek, WA 98012-9016 · (253) 709-0259
Phone(253) 709-0259
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMarch 27, 2023
✔ NPI 1396822896 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 WA · WA3761TX
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.
820 148TH PL SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, 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. Amenda Yen-wen Chou O.d. 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 Amenda Chou reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Blue Wave Eye Doctors Professional Limited Liability Company
3.2 mi
Optometrist
305 SE EVERETT MALL WAY STE 21
Everett, WA 98208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 25 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053060475 (425) 386-8428

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 98012 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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 Amenda Chou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amenda Chou is 1396822896. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2006.

Where is Amenda Chou located?

Amenda Chou practices at 820 148th Pl SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012. The listed phone number is (253) 709-0259.

What is Amenda Chou's specialty?

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

Is Amenda Chou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amenda Chou is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Amenda Chou's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amenda Chou reassigns Medicare benefits to Blue Wave Eye Doctors Professional Limited Liability Company (Everett, WA). 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 Amenda Chou's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Amenda Chou accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Amenda Chou 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 Amenda Chou was last updated on March 27, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.