Howard Chen, MD
NPI 1295745610 · Ophthalmology Physician · Goodyear, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Chen, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Goodyear, AZ (NPI 1295745610).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295745610
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35744 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
983 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 345 | $121 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 132 | $142 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 111 | $124 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 102 | $38 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 69 | $39 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 61 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 314 | 64 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 166 | 102 |
| Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprimbrand: Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim | 130 | 99 |
| Timolol Maleate | 72 | 29 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 41 | 16 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 37 | 13 |
| Dorzolamide/Timolol/Pfbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$484 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-08
- Last updated
- 2013-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Chen's NPI number?
- Howard Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295745610, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Chen's specialty?
- Howard Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Chen located?
- Howard Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 13657 W Mcdowell Rd Ste 209, Goodyear, AZ 85395-2603.
- What is Howard Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Chen is (623) 363-1421.
- Does Howard Chen accept Medicare?
- Howard Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Chen's NPI (1295745610) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.