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- 635 W 165Th St, New York, NY 10032
About Dr. Chen
Royce WELFORD SHEN Chen, M.D. practices ophthalmology in New York, NY. Royce is a 2008 graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine. Royce is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Royce cared for 1,710 Medicare patients across 8,566 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and established patient complete exam of visual system. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023257672.
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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
- (212) 305-9535
- Email not available
Practice Locations
635 W 165TH ST
New York, NY 10032
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
8,566 services · 1,710 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
349 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,082 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
432 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
350 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
145 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
5,460 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
350 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg | Drug given | J9035 |
102 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
220 | As often as other 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in New York 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Royce WELFORD SHEN Chen?
Royce WELFORD SHEN Chen is an eye doctor in New York, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Royce WELFORD SHEN Chen's address?
Royce WELFORD SHEN Chen is listed at 635 W 165Th St, New York, NY 10032. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Royce WELFORD SHEN Chen?
The number on file is (212) 305-9535. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Royce WELFORD SHEN Chen's NPI number?
Royce WELFORD SHEN Chen's National Provider Identifier is 1023257672. 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
Where did Royce WELFORD SHEN Chen train?
Royce WELFORD SHEN Chen attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Royce WELFORD SHEN Chen been practicing?
Royce WELFORD SHEN Chen has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Royce WELFORD SHEN Chen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Royce WELFORD SHEN Chen performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Royce WELFORD SHEN Chen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Royce WELFORD SHEN Chen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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