Summary

Dr. Howard Chen treats astigmatism, cataracts, and hyperopia, and performs cataract surgery and LASIK eye surgery. He practices ophthalmology and is affiliated with Williamson Eye Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 7 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • Washington University School of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Williamson Eye Center

550 Connell Park LnBaton Rouge, LA 70806
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English
Baton Rouge , LAZachary , LABaton Rouge , LABaton Rouge , LA
Med School: Washington University School of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Howard C. Chen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • AARP
  • Advantica
  • Advantra Freedom
  • Aetna
  • American Lifecare
  • BCE Emergis
  • Beechstreet
  • Benefit Management
  • Best Care
  • EyeMed
  • FISERV
  • Focus Healtcare
  • GEHA PPO
  • Gilsbar
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • IMS - Independent Medical Systems
  • Lacare
  • Medicare
  • PHCS - Except OLOL Employees
  • PPO Plus - Except OLOL/FMOL Employees
  • Pyramid
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Rural Carriers
  • SAMBA
  • Secure Horizons
  • Spectera
  • Sterling
  • Student Resources
  • VSP Vision Care

Medical Specialties

Howard C. Chen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Howard C. Chen has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Ophthalmologist

Certifications, License, & Education

7 Years Experience

Howard C. Chen holds an expired medical license in the state of Missouri.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 2019.

NPI Number

Howard C. Chen's NPI number is 1619537776.

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Howard Chen's office is located at 550 Connell Park Ln, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806.
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