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Based in Santa Cruz, CA, Rex Chen Hsei, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Rex graduated from Hahnemann University College of Medicine in 1996.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Hsei's specialty?
Dr. Hsei is an ophthalmology in Santa Cruz, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hsei?
Dr. Hsei is listed at 1665 DOMINICAN WAY STE 124, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hsei?
The number on file is (831) 475-7012. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hsei?
Dr. Hsei's National Provider Identifier is 1285637157. 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. Hsei's medical education?
Dr. Hsei attended Hahnemann University College of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hsei have?
Dr. Hsei has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hsei known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hsei performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; 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 established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Dr. Hsei's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hsei. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (831) 475-7012
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1665 DOMINICAN WAY STE 124
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,103 services · 3,251 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
334 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
66 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
59 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
25 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,107 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
1,003 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
527 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
279 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
215 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
201 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Santa Cruz 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.