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Ophthalmology

Katia Chavez, MD

Sees patients in Albuquerque, NM · New Mexico

Summary

Katia Chavez, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Albuquerque, NM. NPI 1740642891. 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 Katia Chavez, 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
10Years since medical school (graduated 2016)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Optumcare New Mexico LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Katia Chavez see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Albuquerque, NM. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Katia Chavez's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Katia Chavez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katia Chavez 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 Katia Chavez?
(505) 262-7000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Katia Chavez's NPI number?
1740642891. 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 Katia Chavez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Katia Chavez as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Optumcare New Mexico LLC66 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Albuquerque

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2016
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740642891
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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