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- 317 W Pueblo St, Neurology, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
About Dr. Chen
Based in Santa Barbara, CA, Linda S. Chen, MD is listed in the NPI registry under neurology. Linda graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2005. Medicare claims data shows Linda provided 7,196 services to 319 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face. NPI 1629105069 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) 681-7500
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
317 W PUEBLO ST NEUROLOGY
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology 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
Brain & memory
Specialized neurologic care
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Most searched conditions
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
Movement Disorders
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
Spine and nerve
Procedures & services
Consultation and testing
- Comprehensive neurologic examination
- Inpatient video EEG monitoring
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Device and advanced subspecialty
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Geriatric care
Office procedures
- Botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraine
- Botulinum toxin injections for dystonia or spasticity
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Pain & wellness
Treatment management
- Epilepsy medication management
- Migraine preventive treatment
- Multiple sclerosis disease-modifying treatment
Most searched procedures
Consultations & Exams
Consultations and exams
Device management
Infusion and medical therapies
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
Neuromodulation
Trauma & Injury
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,196 services · 319 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face | Procedure | 64615 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Drug given | J0585 |
6,869 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
198 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes | Office visit | 99483 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
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 neurologists at this location 4
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 neurologists in Santa Barbara 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a neurologist in Santa Barbara, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Chen?
Dr. Chen is listed at 317 W Pueblo St Neurology, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Chen?
The number on file is (805) 681-7500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Chen?
Dr. Chen's National Provider Identifier is 1629105069. 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 Dr. Chen's medical education?
Dr. Chen attended University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Chen have?
Dr. Chen has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Chen known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chen performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face, 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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