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Active NPI 1437924040 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Grace T. Chen , OD

Optometrist • San Marcos, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Grace Chen, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in San Marcos, TX. With approximately 4 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2022, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2406 HUNTER RD STE 102.

Dr. Chen is affiliated with Med Southwest Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2406 Hunter Rd Ste 102

San Marcos, TX 786665256

Telephone 5122716961
Fax 5127546197
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Med Southwest, Pllc Facility NPI 1730714114

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2022

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in San Marcos, TX

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
4 Yrs -8.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 12.6 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
13 Specialists

Practicing in San Marcos, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% 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. Chen (4 Years) 4 Yrs
San Marcos Specialty Average (12.6 Years) 12.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-12-18
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 10858

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

Med Southwest Pllc

15004 Avery Ranch Blvd, Austin, TX 787174600

Phone: 5122557070

Med Southwest Pllc

2703 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, TX 755032328

Phone: 9038380783

Med Southwest Pllc

2406 Hunter Rd, San Marcos, TX 786665256

Phone: 5127546161

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1427099977

Doctor of Optometry

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 December 18, 2023

Registered at 2406 HUNTER RD STE 102, SAN MARCOS, TX 786665256 (Tel: 5122716961)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 18, 2023

Registered at 8614 WESTWOOD CENTER DR FL 9, VIENNA, VA 221822442 (Tel: 7038478899)

NPI Profile Active November 24, 2023

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 24, 2023

Registered at 13327 ORCHARD SHADOWS DR, RICHMOND, TX 774073229 (Tel: 2812293921)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 24, 2023

Registered at 13327 ORCHARD SHADOWS DR, RICHMOND, TX 774073229 (Tel: 2812293921)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 24, 2023

Recorded as GRACE CHEN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 24, 2023

Optometrist (License #10858 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 24, 2023

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437924040
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 24, 2023
Last Update: December 18, 2023
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9

Vienna, VA 221822442

Phone: 7038478899

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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