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Ophthalmology

Liwu Chen, MD

Sees patients in Elmhurst, NY · New York

Summary

Liwu Chen, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Elmhurst, NY. NPI 1225261530. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Liwu Chen, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
17Years since medical school (graduated 2009)
Georgetown University School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Liwu Chen see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Elmhurst, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Liwu Chen's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Liwu Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Liwu Chen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Liwu Chen?
(718) 606-9971, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Liwu Chen's NPI number?
1225261530. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Liwu Chen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Elmhurst

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elmhurst, NY — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeorgetown University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2009
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225261530
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians