Dr Ruth J Chen, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Albany, CA

Dr Ruth J Chen, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Albany, California. She went to University Of California - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Ruth J Chen Od Inc and her current practice location is 1051 Solano Ave, Albany, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (510) 526-3937.

Dr Ruth J Chen is licensed to practice in California (license number 11114TPG) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1194862250.

Contact Information

Dr Ruth J Chen, OD
1051 Solano Ave,
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 526-3937
(510) 526-6133

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Ruth J Chen
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience25 Years
Location1051 Solano Ave, Albany, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ruth J Chen attended and graduated from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194862250
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/30/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/24/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749183655
  • Enrollment ID: I20111017000264

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ruth J Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194862250NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 11114TPG (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ruth J Chen Od Inc52941275102

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 Ruth J Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameSolano Eyecare Optometric Professionals
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316005671
PECOS PAC ID: 5092618173
Enrollment ID: O20040127001248
Provider NameRuth J Chen Od Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023777422
PECOS PAC ID: 5294127510
Enrollment ID: O20220119001025

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 Ruth J 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 Ruth J Chen, OD
1051 Solano Ave,
Albany, CA 94706

Ph: (510) 526-3937
Dr Ruth J Chen, OD
1051 Solano Ave,
Albany, CA 94706

Ph: (510) 526-3937

Reviews and Comments


Optometrist in Albany, CA

Ruth J Chen Od Inc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1051 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
Phone: 510-526-3937    
Denise Gamboa, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1051 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
Phone: 510-526-3937    
Solano Eyecare Optometric Professionals
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1051 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
Phone: 510-526-3937    Fax: 510-526-6133
Hitomi Ezumi, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1313 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
Phone: 510-526-0194    
Thanhan Andy Nguyen-tran, OD, FAAO
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1051 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
Phone: 510-526-3937    
Jennifer Juang, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1313 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
Phone: 510-526-0194    

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