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DR. WALTER MING CHEN DDS
NPI 1700016508
Dentist in Flushing, NY

Active since July 15, 2009PECOS Enrolled
131-72 40TH ROAD, FLUSHING, NY 11354(718) 587-1111(718) 886-3903 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 16, 2025, Jul 11, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Walter Ming Chen Dds NPPES

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

DR. WALTER MING CHEN DDS (NPI 1700016508) is an individual dentist in Flushing, New York, licensed in New York (055072) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700016508
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy122300000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER MING CHENCredential: DDS
Location Address131-72 40TH ROADFlushing, NY 11354
Mailing Address125 Walker St Fl 2New York, NY 10013-4135 · (212) 226-8866 · Fax (212) 226-2289
Phone(718) 587-1111
Fax(718) 886-3903
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1700016508 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentistDental Providers
Taxonomy Code122300000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 055072
Definition
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
131-72 40TH ROAD, Flushing, NY 11354
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid03362636NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana 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 (PECOS)

Dr. Walter Ming Chen Dds is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11354 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
$104.17 typical visit price
range $67.00 – $201.98
Typical copayment $26.04 (range $16.75 – $50.49)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$82.96 typical visit price
range $21.62 – $163.52
Typical copayment $20.74 (range $5.40 – $40.88)
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.

DR. JOHNSON F. TSUI MD
Urology
131-72 40TH ROAD
FLUSHING, NY 11354
Queens County (718) 587-1111
DR. CHAINLLIE YOUNG MD, PHD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
131-72 40TH ROAD
FLUSHING, NY 11354
Queens County (718) 886-7373
GRACE CHOW DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
131-72 40TH ROAD
FLUSHING, NY 11354
Queens County (718) 587-1111
CHRISTINE EJIN KIM M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
131-72 40TH ROAD
FLUSHING, NY 11354
Queens County (718) 886-1287
JIN JOO HONG NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
131-72 40TH ROAD
FLUSHING, NY 11354
Queens County (718) 587-1111
WEI LI LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
131-72 40TH ROAD
FLUSHING, NY 11354
Queens County (718) 886-7373
BEIYU LIU MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
131-72 40TH ROAD
FLUSHING, NY 11354
Queens County (718) 886-1287
XINGMEI YANG
Registered Nurse
131-72 40TH ROAD
FLUSHING, NY 11354
Queens County (718) 587-1251

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 Walter Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Chen is 1700016508. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2009.

Where is Walter Chen located?

Walter Chen practices at 131-72 40th Road, Flushing, NY 11354. The listed phone number is (718) 587-1111.

What is Walter Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

Is Walter Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Chen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Walter Chen accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 5 other insurers list Walter 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 Walter Chen was last updated on June 16, 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.