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Dr. Howard K Chen , MD

Ophthalmology • Goodyear, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Howard Chen, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Goodyear, AZ. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 2001, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 13657 W MCDOWELL RD STE 209.

Dr. Chen accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

13657 W Mcdowell Rd Ste 209

Goodyear, AZ 853952603

Telephone 6233631421
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Goodyear Eye Specialists Llc Facility NPI 1003249798

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Goodyear, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
25 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 25.0 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Goodyear, AZ (384 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
40.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (25 Years) 25 Yrs
Goodyear Specialty Average (25.0 Years) 25.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
345 309 $186.00 $120.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
132 132 $221.00 $141.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
111 75 $196.00 $123.89
92134 Imaging of retina
102 100 $72.53 $37.76
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
69 49 $81.81 $39.05
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
61 46 $24.00 $15.84
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
58 37 $850.00 $517.80
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
44 44 $126.00 $59.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
31 31 $269.00 $161.17
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
16 16 $131.00 $85.81
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
14 14 $537.00 $296.86

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License AZ 35744

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
Lisa Gomez , LPC

Counselor - Professional

NPI 1396998639

Licensed Professional Counselor

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 30, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 30, 2013

Registered at 13657 W MCDOWELL RD STE 209, GOODYEAR, AZ 853952603 (Tel: 6233631421)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 30, 2013

Registered at 13657 W MCDOWELL RD STE 209, GOODYEAR, AZ 853952603

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 30, 2013

Recorded as HOWARD CHEN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 30, 2013

Ophthalmology (License #35744 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 08, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295745610
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 08, 2006
Last Update: August 30, 2013
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

13657 W Mcdowell Rd Ste 209

Goodyear, AZ 853952603

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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