Physician Profile
Heather Chen, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chen
Heather Chen, MD practices ophthalmology in Vista, CA. Heather is a 2016 graduate of University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Heather provided 1,927 services to 1,518 patients.
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
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (760) 758-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2067 W VISTA WAY STE 120
Vista, CA 92083
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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,927 services · 1,518 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
142 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
57 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
44 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
25 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
475 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
177 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
126 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
86 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
69 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
69 |
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 ophthalmology specialists in Vista 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2016 at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Chen?
Dr. Chen is an ophthalmology in Vista, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chen's address?
Dr. Chen is listed at 2067 W VISTA WAY STE 120, Vista, CA 92083. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Chen?
The number on file is (760) 758-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Chen?
Dr. Chen's National Provider Identifier is 1164881603. 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 Dr. Chen train?
Dr. Chen attended University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Chen have?
Dr. Chen has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Chen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chen performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Chen's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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