GEORGE N. CHIN MD – NPI #1114020146
Ophthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
GEORGE CHIN is an ophthalmologist located in SEATTLE, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1114020146 to GEORGE CHIN on September 06, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name GEORGE N CHIN. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Oct 03, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for GEORGE CHIN below.
NPI Profile for
GEORGE N. CHIN
(about 20 years ago)
SUITE 102
SEATTLE, WA 98125-7200 Phone: (206) 365-5800 Fax: (206) 364-2072
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207W00000X - Ophthalmology (Primary) |
WA | MD00015647 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.