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- 921 Oak Park Blvd, Suite 201B, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
About Dr. Chen
Based in Pismo Beach, CA, Janet Chen, M.D is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Janet graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1989. Janet is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. Medicare claims data shows Janet provided 2,392 services to 1,888 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve, and imaging of retina. NPI 1366404469 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (805) 489-8286
- Email not available
Practice Locations
921 OAK PARK BLVD SUITE 201B
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,392 services · 1,888 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
50 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
49 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
84 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
873 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
276 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
253 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
220 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
194 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
172 | 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Pismo Beach 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Janet Chen specialize in?
Janet Chen is an eye doctor in Pismo Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Janet Chen located?
Janet Chen is listed at 921 Oak Park Blvd Suite 201B, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Janet Chen's phone number?
The number on file is (805) 489-8286. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Janet Chen?
Janet Chen's National Provider Identifier is 1366404469. 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 Janet Chen train?
Janet Chen attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Janet Chen have?
Janet Chen has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Janet Chen do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Janet Chen performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; 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
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Janet Chen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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