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- 12600 Se 38Th St, #108, Bellevue, WA 98006
About Dr. Chen
Based in Bellevue, WA, Benson Chen, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Benson graduated from Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery in 2001. According to Medicare claims data, Benson cared for 1,526 Medicare patients across 1,966 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, imaging of optic nerve, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1306906722 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (425) 298-5005
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12600 SE 38TH ST #108
Bellevue, WA 98006
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,966 services · 1,526 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
381 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
264 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
79 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
74 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
61 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Bellevue 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 at Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Benson Chen's specialty?
Benson Chen is an eye doctor in Bellevue, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
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Where can I find Benson Chen?
Benson Chen is listed at 12600 Se 38Th St #108, Bellevue, WA 98006. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Benson Chen?
The number on file is (425) 298-5005. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Benson Chen's NPI number?
Benson Chen's National Provider Identifier is 1306906722. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Benson Chen's education?
Benson Chen attended Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Benson Chen been practicing?
Benson Chen has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Benson Chen known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Benson Chen performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Benson Chen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Benson Chen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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