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Dr. Wendy Chen, MD, PHD
Providence, RI
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chen, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Providence, RI?
Dr. Wendy Chen, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Providence, RI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Chen is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (401) 444-6551.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chen?
Dr. Wendy Chen, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Chen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Amblyopia, Cataract-Pediatric, Congenital Eye Disorders, Eye Trauma, Glaucoma-Pediatric, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Strabismus-Adult & Pediatric, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Providence/RI community, Dr. Chen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Chen speak?
Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Chen treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Chen diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Chen. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Difficulty Seeing Up Close
- Blurry Near Vision
- Short-sightedness
- Blurred distance vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H5201: Hypermetropia, right eye
- H5211: Myopia, right eye
- H5202: Hypermetropia, left eye
- H5212: Myopia, left eye
Also known as:
- Intermittent Eye Turn
- Inward Turning Eye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Intermittent heterotropia
- Occasional eye deviation
- Intermittent squint
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Esotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
Also known as:
- Lazy Eye Suspect
- Lazy Eye
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Amblyopia Suspect
- Possible Lazy Eye
- Risk of Lazy Eye
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Vision Loss from Unequal Focus
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53049: Amblyopia suspect, unspecified eye
- H53022: Refractive amblyopia, left eye
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral
- H53021: Refractive amblyopia, right eye
Also known as:
- Unexplained Vision Loss in Both Eyes
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Unspecified visual loss
- Bilateral vision impairment
- Undiagnosed vision problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H543: Unqualified visual loss, both eyes
Also known as:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc
- Optic Atrophy
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Papilledema
- Optic disc edema
- Swollen optic nerve
- Optic neuropathy
- Wasting of the optic nerve
- Damaged optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4710: Unspecified papilledema
- H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
Also known as:
- Other Specific Nervous System Birth Defects
- Brain Malformations
- Neural Tube Defects
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Various Congenital Neurological Defects
- Rare Nervous System Malformations
- Specific Brain and Spinal Cord Defects
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q078: Other specified congenital malformations of nervous system
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Severe nearsightedness
- Refractive Errors
- Pathologic myopia
- High myopia
- Progressive nearsightedness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4423: Degenerative myopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Allergic Pink Eye
- Atopic Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1013: Acute atopic conjunctivitis, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Chen perform?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Chen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Chen. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
- Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
- Strabismus Repair
- Eye Alignment Surgery
- Ocular Muscle Adjustment
- Strabismus Correction Surgery
- Crossed Eyes Surgery
- Wall Eyes Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
- 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 444-6551 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Providence, RI?
Dr. Chen in Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Health Plans
Humana
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)
Point32Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Dr. Wendy Chen's Primary Practice
1 Hoppin St Ste 202
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 444-6551
What is Dr. Chen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881855591.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chen
What is Dr. Wendy Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Providence, RI. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Chen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Wendy Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Wendy Chen accepting new patients in Providence, RI?
Yes, Dr. Wendy Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wendy Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (401) 444-6551 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wendy Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (401) 444-6551 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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