DR. WENDY SHIH-WEN CHEN M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1881855591
Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist in Providence, RI

Active since June 24, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 HOPPIN ST, STE 202, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903(401) 444-6551(401) 444-6587 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 18, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 18, 2021, Jan 14, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Wendy Shih-wen Chen M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. WENDY SHIH-WEN CHEN M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1881855591) is an individual pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (14261) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, and is a graduate of Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881855591
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0110X
Provider Legal NameDR. WENDY SHIH-WEN CHENCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address1 HOPPIN ST, STE 202Providence, RI 02903-4141
Mailing Address1 Hoppin St, Ste 202Providence, RI 02903-4141 · (401) 444-6551 · Fax (401) 444-6587
Fax(401) 444-6587
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWarren Alpert Medical School Of Brown UniversityGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 18, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 18, 2021
NPI 1881855591 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0110X
License Licensed in RI · 14261
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License MD445615 (PA)
1 HOPPIN ST, Providence, RI 02903

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. Wendy Shih-wen Chen M.d., Ph.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 ID3971736208
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140512001212
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

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Rhode Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipTribal
CMS Certification Number410007
Location593 Eddy StreetProvidence, RI 02903 · Providence County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02903 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
$134.17 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.93 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $18.23 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
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 (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
1 HOPPIN ST, SUITE 204
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
1 HOPPIN ST, CORO CENTER SUITE 304
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
1 HOPPIN ST, 3RD FLOOR
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
1 HOPPIN ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Psychologist
1 HOPPIN ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
1 HOPPIN ST, SUITE 202
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
1 HOPPIN ST, SUITE 204
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Specialist
1 HOPPIN ST, CORO WEST SUITE 304A
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

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 Wendy Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wendy Chen is 1881855591. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2008.

Where is Wendy Chen located?

Wendy Chen practices at 1 Hoppin St Ste 202, Providence, RI 02903. The listed phone number is (401) 444-6551.

What is Wendy Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0110X.

Is Wendy Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wendy 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.

Is Wendy Chen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wendy Chen is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wendy Chen was last updated on October 18, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.