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Active NPI 1700165073 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Rachel Fan Chen , OD

Optometrist • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Rachel Chen, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Houston, TX. With approximately 15 years of clinical practice since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2011, Dr. Chen provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 6400 FANNIN ST FL 18.

Dr. Chen is affiliated with Ut Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6400 Fannin St Fl 18

Houston, TX 770301521

Telephone 7135595200
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 University Eye Associates Facility NPI 1689655672

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
15 Yrs -2.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.9 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
791 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
76.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (15 Years) 15 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (17.9 Years) 17.9 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
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
23 23 $391.00 $92.16
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
19 19 $327.00 $74.25

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-30
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 7761TG

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
305858802 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ut Physicians

1602 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 775202410

Phone: 2818372700

Ut Physicians

11920 Astoria Blvd, Houston, TX 770896155

Phone: 7134867970

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Layla Ghergherehchi , MD

Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist

NPI 1114361490

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Garvin Davis , MD

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NPI 1154480382

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Tamara Traber , OTR

Occupational Therapist - Low Vision

NPI 1215328042

Occupational Therapist Registered

Dr. Chloe Khoo , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1275996043

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1316015902

Doctor of Optometry, FAAO

Dr. Ore-Ofeoluwatomi Adesina , MD

Ophthalmology - Neuro-ophthalmology

NPI 1356501522

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location April 30, 2020

Registered at 6400 FANNIN ST FL 18, HOUSTON, TX 770301521 (Tel: 7135595200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 30, 2020

Registered at 6400 FANNIN ST STE 1800, HOUSTON, TX 770301526 (Tel: 7135595200)

NPI Profile Active October 01, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location October 01, 2012

Registered at 5774 FM 1960 RD W, HOUSTON, TX 770694204 (Tel: 2817383262)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 01, 2012

Registered at 5774 FM 1960 RD W, HOUSTON, TX 770694204 (Tel: 2817383262)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 01, 2012

Recorded as RACHEL CHEN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 01, 2012

Optometrist (License #7761TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 04, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700165073
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 04, 2011
Last Update: September 30, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6400 Fannin St Ste 1800

Houston, TX 770301526

Phone: 7135595200

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