KAREN K CHOW O.D.
NPI 1447455142
Optometrist in Tempe, AZ

Q: What is Karen Chow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Chow is 1447455142. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2007.

Q: What is Karen Chow's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Chow was last updated on September 1, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.

Active since June 20, 2007PECOS Enrolled

3200 S RURAL RD STE 1, TEMPE, AZ 85282(480) 966-0522 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 1, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Karen K Chow O.d. NPPES

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

KAREN K CHOW O.D. (NPI 1447455142) is an individual optometrist in Tempe, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (1511) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447455142

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameKAREN K CHOWCredential: O.D.

Location Address3200 S RURAL RD STE 1Tempe, AZ 85282-3870

Mailing Address3200 S Rural Rd Ste 1Tempe, AZ 85282-3870 · (480) 966-0522

Phone(480) 966-0522

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateJune 20, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 1, 2009

✔ NPI 1447455142 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 AZ · 1511

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.

3200 S RURAL RD STE 1, Tempe, AZ 85282

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Insurance 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)

Karen K Chow 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 Karen Chow reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Desert Eye, PC

Same address

Optometrist

3200 S RURAL RD, STE 1
Tempe, AZ 85282

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
7 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1922314905 (480) 966-0522

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 85282 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DESERT EYE PC

Point of Service

3200 S RURAL RD STE 1
TEMPE, AZ 85282

Maricopa County (480) 966-0522

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 Karen Chow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Chow is 1447455142. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2007.

Where is Karen Chow located?

Karen Chow practices at 3200 S Rural Rd Ste 1, Tempe, AZ 85282. The listed phone number is (480) 966-0522.

What is Karen Chow's specialty?

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

Is Karen Chow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Chow is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Karen Chow's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karen Chow reassigns Medicare benefits to Desert Eye, PC (Tempe, AZ). 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 Karen Chow's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karen Chow accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Insurance, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and 4 other insurers list Karen Chow 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 Karen Chow was last updated on September 1, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.