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Ophthalmology

William P. Chen, MD

Sees patients in Irvine, CA · California

Summary

William P. Chen, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Irvine, CA. NPI 1558420661. 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 William P. 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
50Years since medical school (graduated 1976)
Saint Louis University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does William P. Chen see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Irvine, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is William P. Chen's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does William P. Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William P. 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 William P. Chen?
(949) 585-5188, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is William P. Chen's NPI number?
1558420661. 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 William P. Chen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Irvine

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Irvine, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolSaint Louis University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1976
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558420661
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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