DR. HOWARD CHEN MD
NPI 1619537776
Ophthalmology in Saint Louis, MO
About Dr. Howard Chen Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. HOWARD CHEN MD (NPI 1619537776) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Louisiana (346306) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2019).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
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
Dr. Howard Chen Md 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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63110 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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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 Howard Chen's NPI number?
The NPI number for Howard Chen is 1619537776. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2019.
Where is Howard Chen located?
Howard Chen practices at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (314) 362-5000.
What is Howard Chen's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Howard Chen enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Howard 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 Howard Chen accept?
Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Howard 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 Howard Chen was last updated on July 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.
# Dr. Howard Chen, MD · NPI 1619537776
Ophthalmology physician in Saint Louis, Missouri. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 19, 2019.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1619537776 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 19, 2019
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **State license:** 346306 (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003
- **Phone:** (314) 362-5000
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2019
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 10, 2025
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1619537776) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.