Physician Profile
Edwin Chen, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chen
Based in San Diego, CA, Edwin Chen, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Edwin graduated from Medical College of Ohio in 2002. According to Medicare claims data, Edwin cared for 1,986 Medicare patients across 3,781 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient complete exam of visual system.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (858) 793-0093
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12395 EL CAMINO REAL SUITE 300
San Diego, CA 92130
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,781 services · 1,986 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
62 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
49 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp | Procedure | 65222 |
29 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
918 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
474 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
250 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
239 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
211 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
180 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
180 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Ohio 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2002 at Medical College of Ohio 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Edwin Chen?
Edwin Chen is an eye doctor in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Edwin Chen's address?
Edwin Chen is listed at 12395 El Camino Real Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92130. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Edwin Chen?
The number on file is (858) 793-0093. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Edwin Chen's NPI number?
Edwin Chen's National Provider Identifier is 1780626986. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Edwin Chen train?
Edwin Chen attended Medical College of Ohio, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Edwin Chen been practicing?
Edwin Chen has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Edwin Chen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Edwin Chen performs procedures including placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing, removal of eyelashes using forceps and removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Edwin Chen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Edwin Chen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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