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Active NPI 1457573214 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Hongxia Li Chen , OD

Optometrist • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Hongxia Chen, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1998, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 145 SOUTH ST.

Dr. Chen is affiliated with South Cove Community Health Center, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include photography of the retina, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

145 South St

Boston, MA 021112826

Telephone 6175216760
Fax 6174576696
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1998

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
28 Yrs +11.8 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
75.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Boston Specialty Average (16.2 Years) 16.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina
15 15 $186.00 $45.71

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 4120

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

South Cove Community Health Center, Inc.

145 S St, Boston, MA 021112826

Phone: 6175216700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Social Worker - Clinical

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Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 145 SOUTH ST, BOSTON, MA 021112826 (Tel: 6175216760)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 15 ROOSEVELT RD, NEWTON, MA 024592749 (Tel: 6175216760)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as HONGXIA CHEN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Optometrist (License #4120 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 02, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1457573214
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 02, 2007
Last Update: July 09, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

15 Roosevelt Rd

Newton, MA 024592749

Phone: 6175216760

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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