Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Dr. Howard Chen, MD

Individual provider Internal Medicine Physician · NPI 1619537776

Dr. Howard Chen, MD is an Ophthalmology in Saint Louis, Missouri. Qualified in 2019, 7 years ago. Practices with Azar Instruments Inc, a 9-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Louisiana and Missouri.

Years since qualifying
7
Licensed in
LA, MO
In the registry since
2019
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003
Phone: (314) 362-5000
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Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence 346306 (LA)
Internal Medicine Physician Taxonomy 207R00000X · Licence 2019018937 (MO)

Record details

NPI number1619537776
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 19, 2019
Last updated in NPPESJuly 10, 2025
Certification dateJuly 10, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2019 (7 years in practice)
Group practice Azar Instruments Inc. — 9 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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