Physician Profile
Liwu Chen, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chen
Liwu Chen, MD is a healthcare provider in Elmhurst, NY specializing in ophthalmology. Liwu trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. According to Medicare claims data, Liwu cared for 228 Medicare patients across 241 services.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (718) 606-9971
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4277 HAMPTON ST APT 1
Elmhurst, NY 11373
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
241 services · 228 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
57 |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
39 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
24 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
21 |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
20 |
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | Treatment | 92286 |
18 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
14 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
14 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
13 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
21 |
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 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Elmhurst 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2009 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is an ophthalmology in Elmhurst, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Chen?
Dr. Chen is listed at 4277 Hampton St Apt 1, Elmhurst, NY 11373. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Chen?
The number on file is (718) 606-9971. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chen's NPI number?
Dr. Chen's National Provider Identifier is 1225261530. 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 Dr. Chen's medical education?
Dr. Chen attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Chen been practicing?
Dr. Chen has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Chen known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chen provides treatments such as exam of the internal drainage system of eye and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Chen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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