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DR. RACHEL FAN CHEN O.D.
NPI 1700165073
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since August 04, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
6400 FANNIN ST FL 18, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 559-5200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 30, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 30, 2020, Apr 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Rachel Fan Chen O.d. NPPES

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

DR. RACHEL FAN CHEN O.D. (NPI 1700165073) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (7761TG) and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700165073
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RACHEL FAN CHENCredential: O.D.
Location Address6400 FANNIN ST FL 18Houston, TX 77030-1521
Mailing Address6400 Fannin St Ste 1800Houston, TX 77030-1526 · (713) 559-5200
Phone(713) 559-5200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 30, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 30, 2020
✔ NPI 1700165073 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 TX · 7761TG
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.
6400 FANNIN ST FL 18, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid305858802TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.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. Rachel Fan 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 ID6608036074
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120321000579
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rachel Chen reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ut Physicians
Same address
Neurological Surgery
6400 FANNIN ST STE 2800
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 263 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265096317 (713) 704-7100
Austin County Eye Associates PA
46 mi
Optometrist
1617 MEYER ST
Sealy, TX 77474
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235270299 (979) 627-7400

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

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.

New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
23 services23 patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality66.64
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost50.93

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

DR. ARNOLDO TREVINO OD
Optometrist
6400 FANNIN ST FL 18
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-9400
PARASTOU PAKRAVAN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6400 FANNIN ST FL 18
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-9400
CALVIN WAYNE WONG
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6400 FANNIN ST FL 18
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6526
TUAN ANH NGUYEN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6400 FANNIN ST FL 18
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-9400
UNIVERSITY EYE ASSOCIATES
Ophthalmology
6400 FANNIN ST FL 18, SUITE 1800
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 559-5200
MENA KOZMAN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6400 FANNIN ST FL 18
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-9400
ELAYNA BRUCE MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6400 FANNIN ST FL 18
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-9400
HONGYI REN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6400 FANNIN ST FL 18
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 486-9400

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 Rachel Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rachel Chen is 1700165073. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2011.

Where is Rachel Chen located?

Rachel Chen practices at 6400 Fannin St Fl 18, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 559-5200.

What is Rachel Chen's specialty?

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

Is Rachel Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rachel 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 organizations bill Medicare for Rachel Chen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rachel Chen reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Ut Physicians (Houston, TX) and Austin County Eye Associates PA (Sealy, TX). Each 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 Rachel Chen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rachel Chen accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Rachel 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 Rachel Chen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rachel Chen is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rachel Chen was last updated on September 30, 2020. 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.