Physician Profile
Kenneth C. Chern, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chern
Kenneth C. Chern, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Burlingame, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Kenneth trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1992. According to Medicare claims data, Kenneth cared for 3,392 Medicare patients across 3,924 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, imaging of retina, and photography of the retina.
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
- (650) 697-3200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1720 EL CAMINO REAL STE 225
Burlingame, CA 94010
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
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
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
3,924 services · 3,392 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
98 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
70 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
34 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
13 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
43 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
438 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
393 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
375 |
| Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope | Treatment | 92286 |
360 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
182 |
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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Burlingame 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Kenneth C. Chern's specialty?
Kenneth C. Chern is an eye doctor in Burlingame, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kenneth C. Chern?
Kenneth C. Chern is listed at 1720 El Camino Real Ste 225, Burlingame, CA 94010. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kenneth C. Chern?
The number on file is (650) 697-3200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Kenneth C. Chern's NPI number?
Kenneth C. Chern's National Provider Identifier is 1790880078. 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
What is Kenneth C. Chern's education?
Kenneth C. Chern attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kenneth C. Chern been practicing?
Kenneth C. Chern has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kenneth C. Chern known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kenneth C. Chern performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of eyelashes using forceps; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kenneth C. Chern confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kenneth C. Chern. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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