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Optometry

Julie S. Chen, MD

Sees patients in San Mateo, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Julie S. Chen, MD is an optometrist at 1000 Franklin Pkwy, San Mateo, CA 94403. Phone: (650) 358-7000. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1841326493. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Optometrist (Medicare lists Optometry)
  • Address: 1000 Franklin Pkwy, San Mateo, CA 94403 · Directions
  • Phone: (650) 358‑7000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Permanente Medical Group Inc
  • Medical school: graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Julie S. Chen, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Julie S. Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Julie S. Chen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Julie S. Chen's NPI number?
1841326493. 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 Julie S. Chen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Julie S. Chen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Permanente Medical Group Inc10,996 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in San Mateo

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

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Other clinicians in Permanente Medical Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1841326493
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  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