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DR. SELMA CHIN O.D.
NPI 1750465944
Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation in Palo Alto, CA

Active since October 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2470 EL CAMINO REAL, PALO ALTO, CA 94306(650) 858-0202 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Selma Chin O.d. NPPES

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

DR. SELMA CHIN O.D. (NPI 1750465944) is an individual low vision rehabilitation provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (OPT9812) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750465944
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152WL0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. SELMA CHINCredential: O.D.
Location Address2470 EL CAMINO REALPalo Alto, CA 94306-1714
Mailing Address45 Craig AvenuePiedmont, CA 94611
Phone(650) 858-0202
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1750465944 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Low Vision RehabilitationEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WL0500X
License✔ Licensed in CA · OPT9812
Definition
Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.
2470 EL CAMINO REAL, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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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. Selma Chin 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 ID1456419126
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081024000017
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 3

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.

Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
102 services62 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
57 services57 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94306 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
$156.67 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $39.16 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
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.

DR. DEANN UREVICK OHLER DC
Chiropractor
2470 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 110
PALO ALTO, CA 94306
Santa Clara County (650) 857-1221

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 Selma Chin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Selma Chin is 1750465944. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2006.

Where is Selma Chin located?

Selma Chin practices at 2470 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306. The listed phone number is (650) 858-0202.

What is Selma Chin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Low Vision Rehabilitation, with taxonomy code 152WL0500X.

Is Selma Chin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Selma Chin 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Selma Chin was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.