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DR. JULIE E CHEN O.D.
NPI 1548484538
Optometrist in Irvine, CA

Active since April 12, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2272 MICHELSON DR STE 110, IRVINE, CA 92612(949) 545-8431(888) 851-9029 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 26, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Julie E Chen O.d. NPPES

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

DR. JULIE E CHEN O.D. (NPI 1548484538) is an individual optometrist in Irvine, California, licensed in California (OPT11113TLG) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548484538
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JULIE E CHENCredential: O.D.
Location Address2272 MICHELSON DR STE 110Irvine, CA 92612-1324
Mailing Address2030 Main St, Suite 115Irvine, CA 92614-7219 · (949) 851-2015 · Fax (888) 851-9029
Phone(949) 545-8431
Fax(888) 851-9029
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 26, 2019
✔ NPI 1548484538 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · OPT11113TLG
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.
Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X · License OPT11113TLG (CA)
2272 MICHELSON DR STE 110, Irvine, CA 92612
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Other Identifiers 1

OtherOPT1113TLGCA · California Board Of Optometry

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Julie E Chen O.d. 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 ID345200838
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041019000476
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
28 services26 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92612 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

JULIE EDITH CHEN, O.D. A PROFESSIONAL CORP.
Optometrist
2272 MICHELSON DR STE 110
IRVINE, CA 92612
Orange County (949) 851-2015

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 Julie Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Julie Chen is 1548484538. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2007.

Where is Julie Chen located?

Julie Chen practices at 2272 Michelson Dr Ste 110, Irvine, CA 92612. The listed phone number is (949) 545-8431.

What is Julie Chen's specialty?

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

Is Julie Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Julie 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 Julie Chen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Julie 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Julie Chen was last updated on December 26, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.