MICHAEL YIPENG CHEN
NPI 1518548668
Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Active since April 20, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 573-3689 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 9, 2025, Apr 20, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Michael Yipeng Chen NPPES

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

MICHAEL YIPENG CHEN (NPI 1518548668) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1022601) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518548668
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL YIPENG CHEN
Location Address243 CHARLES STBoston, MA 02114-3002
Mailing Address243 Charles StBoston, MA 02114-3002 · (617) 573-3689
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 9, 2025
NPI 1518548668 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in MA · 1022601
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.

243 CHARLES ST, Boston, MA 02114

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michael Yipeng Chen is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7315349404
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250708001334
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220075
Location243 Charles StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02114 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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 20

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

Audiologist
243 CHARLES ST, AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
BOSTON, MA 02114
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Eyewear Supplier
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Ophthalmology
243 CHARLES ST, 10TH FLOOR -- OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC SURGERY
BOSTON, MA 02114
Otolaryngology
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Emergency Medicine
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Social Worker (Clinical)
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology
243 CHARLES ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

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 Michael Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Chen is 1518548668. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2021.

Where is Michael Chen located?

Michael Chen practices at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 573-3689.

What is Michael Chen's specialty?

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

Is Michael Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Chen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Michael Chen accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Michael Chen 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.

Is Michael Chen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Chen is affiliated with Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Chen was last updated on July 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.