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Based in Carlsbad, CA, Paul Hong-Dze Chen, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Paul graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1996. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 8,594 services to 6,374 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (760) 930-9696
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1905 CALLE BARCELONA STE 208
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,594 services · 6,374 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
248 |
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
174 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
145 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
140 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
46 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
34 |
| Removal of foreign body from external eye (conjunctiva) | Procedure | 65205 |
29 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
24 |
| Removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp | Procedure | 65222 |
14 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
783 |
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 Carlsbad 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Harvard Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1996 at Harvard Medical School 8
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 Dr. Chen specialize in?
Dr. Chen is an ophthalmology in Carlsbad, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Chen located?
Dr. Chen is listed at 1905 CALLE BARCELONA STE 208, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chen's phone number?
The number on file is (760) 930-9696. 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 1760486419. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Chen attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Chen have?
Dr. Chen has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Chen do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chen performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye 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 photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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