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Active NPI 1659116309 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Amy Zizhu Chen , OD

Optometrist • Tacoma, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Amy Chen, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Tacoma, WA. With approximately 2 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 2024, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 9600 VETERANS DR SW.

Dr. Chen is affiliated with Issaquah Eyeworks Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

9600 Veterans Dr Sw

Tacoma, WA 984930003

Telephone 8003298387
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Seattle Vamc Facility NPI 1790733285

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2024

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Tacoma, WA

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
2 Yrs -13.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.9 Yrs
State Avg: 20.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
99 Specialists

Practicing in Tacoma, WA (1692 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 (2 Years) 2 Yrs
Tacoma Specialty Average (15.9 Years) 15.9 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-06-26
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA OD61571492

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

Issaquah Eyeworks Llc

1145 Nw Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA 980278932

Phone: 4253919331

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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R(RT)(CT)ARRT

Dr. Norman Farley , PhD

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 26, 2024

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 26, 2024

Registered at 9600 VETERANS DR SW, TACOMA, WA 984930003 (Tel: 8003298387)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 26, 2024

Registered at 10204 DEKOVEN DR SW APT 2, LAKEWOOD, WA 984991634

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 26, 2024

Recorded as AMY CHEN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 26, 2024

Optometrist (License #OD61571492 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 26, 2024

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1659116309
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 26, 2024
Last Update: June 26, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

10204 Dekoven Dr Sw Apt 2

Lakewood, WA 984991634

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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