Dr Benson Chen, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Bellevue, WA

Dr Benson Chen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Bellevue, Washington. He went to Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 12600 Se 38th St, #108, Bellevue, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (425) 298-5005.

Dr Benson Chen is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00047239) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1306906722.

Contact Information

Dr Benson Chen, MD
12600 Se 38th St, #108,
Bellevue, WA 98006-6105
(425) 298-5005
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Benson Chen
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience23 Years
Location12600 Se 38th St, Bellevue, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Benson Chen attended and graduated from Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306906722
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/10/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800943747
  • Enrollment ID: I20090413000304

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Benson Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306906722NPI-NPPES
1306906722OtherWANPI
2000274MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD00047239 (Washington)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Benson Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWashington Eye Care Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194095752
PECOS PAC ID: 0042470817
Enrollment ID: O20120402000424

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Benson Chen is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Benson Chen, MD
12600 Se 38th St, #108,
Bellevue, WA 98006-6105

Ph: (425) 298-5005
Dr Benson Chen, MD
12600 Se 38th St, #108,
Bellevue, WA 98006-6105

Ph: (425) 298-5005

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