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Sandra Chern, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in Kennewick, WA · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1417957515

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Sandra Chern
Credential M.D.
Sex Female
Practice address 317 N Delaware St, Kennewick, WA, 99336
Phone (509) 736-5550
Fax (509) 737-8281
Enumeration date Jul 29, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Aug 11, 2015

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD60576024 (WA) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
MD60576024 Other WA MEDICAL LICENSE
180040621 Other IN MEDICARE RAILROAD

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What specialty is Sandra Chern?
Sandra Chern is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Ophthalmology Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2015-08-11.