Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Liwu Chen, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Elmhurst, NY

  • NPI 1225261530
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4277 Hampton St Apt 1
Elmhurst, NY 113733401
(718) 606-9971
fax (718) 606-9972

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 10, 2024
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #258684

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225261530. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
352
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$23,532
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 91 70 $32
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing 62 61 $18
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 44 43 $146
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 40 34 $148
92134 Imaging of retina 25 25 $45
92285 Photography of content of eyes 23 18 $28
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope 20 20 $44
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 17 17 $172
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 17 17 $41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 13 13 $74

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 123. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$30
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Glaukos Corporation 1 $29.80

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$30

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,903
Patients
698
Total drug cost
$292,758
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Azelastine Hcl Generic 383 72 $14,778
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 271 139 $3,161
Latanoprost Generic 226 45 $3,666
Olopatadine Hcl Generic 224 55 $5,473
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 184 137 $9,302
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 154 45 $207,416
Bepotastine Besilate Generic 105 28 $24,235
Ofloxacin Generic 94 70 $1,631
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 83 56 $3,628
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 51 14 $1,418

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Liwu Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. Liwu Chen practices Ophthalmology Physician in Elmhurst, NY.
Where does Dr. Liwu Chen practice?
Dr. Liwu Chen practices at 4277 Hampton St Apt 1, Elmhurst, NY 113733401. Office phone: 7186069971.
What is Dr. Liwu Chen's NPI?
Dr. Liwu Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225261530, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Liwu Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Liwu Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Liwu Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (HCPCS 92020); Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing (HCPCS 92202); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.