Dr Paul Chen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Montebello, CA

Dr Paul Chen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Montebello, California. He went to Southern California College Of Optometry and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Progressive Eyecare and his current practice location is 1731 Montebello Town Ctr, Montebello, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (323) 838-6141.

Dr Paul Chen is licensed to practice in California (license number 13938) 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 1215242748.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Chen, OD
1731 Montebello Town Ctr,
Montebello, CA 90640-2164
(323) 838-6141
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Chen
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience14 Years
Location1731 Montebello Town Ctr, Montebello, California
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 Paul Chen attended and graduated from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215242748
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2010
  • Last Update Date: 08/09/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537322037
  • Enrollment ID: I20131010001018

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215242748NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 13938 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Progressive Eyecare88202746165

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 Paul Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameProgressive Eyecare
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265734958
PECOS PAC ID: 8820274616
Enrollment ID: O20110511000687

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 Paul 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 Paul Chen, OD
16073 Villa Flores Dr,
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745-5442

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Dr Paul Chen, OD
1731 Montebello Town Ctr,
Montebello, CA 90640-2164

Ph: (323) 838-6141

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