DR. AMY ZIZHU CHEN OD
NPI 1659116309
Optometrist in Tacoma, WA

Active since June 26, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9600 VETERANS DR SW, TACOMA, WA 98493(800) 329-8387 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Amy Zizhu Chen Od NPPES

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

DR. AMY ZIZHU CHEN OD (NPI 1659116309) is an individual optometrist in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (OD61571492) and active in the NPI registry since June 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California - School Of Optometry (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659116309
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AMY ZIZHU CHENCredential: OD
Location Address9600 VETERANS DR SWTacoma, WA 98493-0003
Mailing Address10204 Dekoven Dr Sw Apt 2Lakewood, WA 98499-1634
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California - School Of OptometryGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJune 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1659116309 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · OD61571492
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.
9600 VETERANS DR SW, Tacoma, WA 98493

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Amy Zizhu Chen Od 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 ID4385156512
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250624002269
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Amy Chen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Optometrist
1145 NW GILMAN BLVD # G-12
Issaquah, WA 98027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98493 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Psychologist (Counseling)
9600 VETERANS DR SW
TACOMA, WA 98493
Psychologist (Clinical)
9600 VETERANS DR SW, REHABILITATION CARE SERVICE (A-117-RCS)
TACOMA, WA 98493
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
9600 VETERANS DR SW
TACOMA, WA 98493
Specialist/Technologist (Rehabilitation, Blind)
9600 VETERANS DR SW
TACOMA, WA 98493
Social Worker
9600 VETERANS DR SW
TACOMA, WA 98493
Social Worker
9600 VETERANS DR SW
TACOMA, WA 98493
Psychologist
9600 VETERANS DR SW
TACOMA, WA 98493
Social Worker
9600 VETERANS DR SW
TACOMA, WA 98493

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 Amy Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amy Chen is 1659116309. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2024.

Where is Amy Chen located?

Amy Chen practices at 9600 Veterans Dr SW, Tacoma, WA 98493. The listed phone number is (800) 329-8387.

What is Amy Chen's specialty?

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

Is Amy Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amy 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Amy Chen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amy Chen reassigns Medicare benefits to Issaquah Eyeworks, LLC (Issaquah, WA). The 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 Amy Chen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Amy Chen accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Amy 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 Amy Chen was last updated on June 26, 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.