Ann-chi Chen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Chico, CA

Ann-chi Chen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Chico, California. Her current practice location is 1700 Bruce Rd, Chico, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (530) 891-1900.

Ann-chi Chen is licensed to practice in California (license number 14055) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1215243365.

Contact Information

Ann-chi Chen, OD
1700 Bruce Rd,
Chico, CA 95928-7941
(530) 891-1900
(530) 895-1664

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameAnn-chi Chen
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location1700 Bruce Rd, Chico, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215243365
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/27/2010
  • Last Update Date: 09/02/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113174731
  • Enrollment ID: I20120904000197

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ann-chi Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215243365NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 14055 (California)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. Ann-chi Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NamePeach Tree Healthcare
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003863622
PECOS PAC ID: 7416978440
Enrollment ID: O20101104000566
Provider NameRidge Eye Care Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699078030
PECOS PAC ID: 3375724511
Enrollment ID: O20110224000680

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. Ann-chi 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
Ann-chi Chen, OD
1700 Bruce Rd,
Chico, CA 95928-7941

Ph: (530) 891-1900
Ann-chi Chen, OD
1700 Bruce Rd,
Chico, CA 95928-7941

Ph: (530) 891-1900

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