DR. CHEN OPTOMETRY P.C.
NPI 1487161196
Optometrist in Elmhurst, NY

Q: What is Dr. Chen Optometry P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Dr. Chen Optometry P.C. is 1487161196. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 3, 2018.

Q: What is Dr. Chen Optometry P.C.'s specialty?

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

Active since January 03, 2018

8327 BROADWAY, ELMHURST, NY 11373(718) 699-8197 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Chen Optometry P.c. NPPES

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

DR. CHEN OPTOMETRY P.C. (NPI 1487161196) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Elmhurst, New York and active in the NPI registry since January 2018. The organization lists Shu Heng Chen, Od/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487161196

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameDR. CHEN OPTOMETRY P.C.

Location Address8327 BROADWAYElmhurst, NY 11373

Mailing Address8327 BroadwayElmhurst, NY 11373-5716 · (718) 699-8197

Phone(718) 699-8197

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialShu Heng ChenOd/owner · (718) 699-8197

Enumeration DateJanuary 3, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateMay 14, 2018

✔ NPI 1487161196 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

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.

8327 BROADWAY, Elmhurst, NY 11373

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Oscar Health.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)

Dr. Chen Optometry P.c. 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 Dr. Chen Optometry P.C., which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Shu Chen, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1710064589

300 TERRACE DR SUITE #310A
Richardson, TX 75081

(972) 792-8880

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,370 mi

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 Dr. Chen Optometry P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Dr. Chen Optometry P.C. is 1487161196. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 3, 2018.

Where is Dr. Chen Optometry P.C. located?

Dr. Chen Optometry P.C. is located at 8327 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373. The listed phone number is (718) 699-8197.

What is Dr. Chen Optometry P.C.'s specialty?

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

Is Dr. Chen Optometry P.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dr. Chen Optometry P.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dr. Chen Optometry P.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Dr. Chen Optometry P.C.. 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 Dr. Chen Optometry P.C. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Oscar Health list Dr. Chen Optometry P.C. 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 Dr. Chen Optometry P.C. was last updated on May 14, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.