Melvin C Chen, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Sarasota, FL

Melvin C Chen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Sarasota, Florida. He went to Howard University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Sarasota Retina Institute P A and his current practice location is 3400 Bee Ridge Rd, Ste 200, Sarasota, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (941) 921-5335.

Melvin C Chen is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME44648) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1194772574.

Contact Information

Melvin C Chen, MD
3400 Bee Ridge Rd, Ste 200,
Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 921-5335
(941) 921-1741



Physician's Profile

Full NameMelvin C Chen
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience50 Years
Location3400 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Melvin C Chen attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194772574
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/06/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729974340
  • Enrollment ID: I20101110000196

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melvin C Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194772574NPI-NPPES
042189800MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology ME44648 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sarasota Retina Institute P A26683682596

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSarasota Retina Institute P A
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962427955
PECOS PAC ID: 2668368259
Enrollment ID: O20040223000107

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melvin C Chen, MD
3400 Bee Ridge Rd, Ste 200,
Sarasota, FL 34239

Ph: (941) 921-5335
Melvin C Chen, MD
3400 Bee Ridge Rd, Ste 200,
Sarasota, FL 34239

Ph: (941) 921-5335

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