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Active NPI 1255323473 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Wayne Ken Chan , OD

Optometrist • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Wayne Chan, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1988, Dr. Chan delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 229 BERKELEY ST.

Dr. Chan accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

229 Berkeley St

Boston, MA 021163724

Telephone 6172470012
Fax 5088727091

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Boston, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
38 Yrs +21.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.2 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
220 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (1567 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chan (38 Years) 38 Yrs
Boston Specialty Average (16.2 Years) 16.2 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 3419

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
0354333 (MA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1447242672

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 22, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 22, 2010

Registered at 229 BERKELEY ST, BOSTON, MA 021163724 (Tel: 6172470012)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 22, 2010

Registered at 229 BERKELEY ST, BOSTON, MA 021163724 (Tel: 6172470012)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 22, 2010

Recorded as WAYNE CHAN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 22, 2010

Optometrist (License #3419 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 16, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255323473
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 16, 2005
Last Update: January 22, 2010
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

229 Berkeley St

Boston, MA 021163724

Phone: 6172470012

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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