Dr Howard K Chen, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Goodyear, AZ

Dr Howard K Chen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Goodyear, Arizona. He went to Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 13657 W Mcdowell Rd Ste 209, Goodyear, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (623) 363-1421.

Dr Howard K Chen is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 35744) 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 1295745610.

Contact Information

Dr Howard K Chen, MD
13657 W Mcdowell Rd Ste 209,
Goodyear, AZ 85395-2603
(623) 363-1421
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Howard K Chen
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience23 Years
Location13657 W Mcdowell Rd Ste 209, Goodyear, Arizona
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 Howard K Chen attended and graduated from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295745610
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/30/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820092901
  • Enrollment ID: I20060901000052

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard K Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295745610NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 35744 (Arizona)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 Howard K Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGoodyear Eye Specialists Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003249798
PECOS PAC ID: 4789828195
Enrollment ID: O20130924000696

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 Howard K 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 Howard K Chen, MD
13657 W Mcdowell Rd Ste 209,
Goodyear, AZ 85395-2603

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Dr Howard K Chen, MD
13657 W Mcdowell Rd Ste 209,
Goodyear, AZ 85395-2603

Ph: (623) 363-1421

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