DR. WENDY SHIH-WEN CHEN M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1881855591
Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist in Providence, RI
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
Specialties & Licenses 2
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. 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Wendy Chen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Providence, RI 02903
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
- 1,372 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.
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.
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, RIPhysician 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.
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.
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
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PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Wendy Chen's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Wendy Chen reassigns Medicare benefits to Lifespan Physician Group, Inc. (Providence, RI). 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 Wendy Chen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
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 5 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.
# Dr. Wendy Shih-Wen Chen, M.D., PH.D. · NPI 1881855591
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist physician in Providence, Rhode Island. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 24, 2008.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1881855591 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 24, 2008
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist · taxonomy 207WX0110X
- **State license:** 14261 (Rhode Island)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1 HOPPIN ST, STE 202, Providence, RI 02903-4141
- **Phone:** (401) 444-6551 · **Fax:** (401) 444-6587
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Lifespan Physician Group, Inc. (NPI 1407116643, Providence, RI), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University, class of 2008
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 18, 2021
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1881855591) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.