LIWU CHEN MD PC
NPI 1487167235
Ophthalmology in Elmhurst, NY

Active since November 14, 2017
4277 HAMPTON ST APT 1, ELMHURST, NY 11373(718) 606-9971(718) 606-9972 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 10, 2024, Nov 14, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Liwu Chen Md Pc NPPES

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

LIWU CHEN MD PC (NPI 1487167235) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Elmhurst, New York and active in the NPI registry since November 2017. The organization lists Liwu Chen, Medical Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487167235
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameLIWU CHEN MD PC
Location Address4277 HAMPTON ST APT 1Elmhurst, NY 11373-3401
Mailing Address4277 Hampton St Apt 1Elmhurst, NY 11373-3401 · (718) 606-9971 · Fax (718) 606-9972
Fax(718) 606-9972
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLiwu ChenMedical Director · (718) 606-9971
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1487167235 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
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.
4277 HAMPTON ST APT 1, Elmhurst, NY 11373

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

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)

Liwu Chen Md Pc 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 Liwu Chen MD PC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Ophthalmology
NPI 1225261530
4277 HAMPTON ST APT 1
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 606-9971
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame 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 Liwu Chen MD PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Liwu Chen MD PC is 1487167235. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2017.

Where is Liwu Chen MD PC located?

Liwu Chen MD PC is located at 4277 Hampton St Apt 1, Elmhurst, NY 11373. The listed phone number is (718) 606-9971.

What is Liwu Chen MD PC's specialty?

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

Is Liwu Chen MD PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Liwu Chen MD PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Liwu Chen MD PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Ophthalmology) reassigns their Medicare billing to Liwu Chen MD PC. 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Liwu Chen MD PC was last updated on October 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.