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- 1051 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
About Dr. Chen
Ruth J. Chen, O.D. is a healthcare provider in Albany, CA specializing in optometry. Ruth trained at University of California - School of Optometry, graduating in 1999. Ruth is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, Ruth cared for 343 Medicare patients across 406 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient complete exam of visual system, and photography of content of eyes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1194862250.
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
- (510) 526-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1051 SOLANO AVE
Albany, CA 94706
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
406 services · 343 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
67 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
60 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
51 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
47 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
45 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
22 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
67 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
35 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
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 optometry specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of California - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at University of California - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ruth J. Chen?
Ruth J. Chen is an optometry in Albany, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Ruth J. Chen's address?
Ruth J. Chen is listed at 1051 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ruth J. Chen?
The number on file is (510) 526-3937. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Ruth J. Chen's NPI number?
Ruth J. Chen's National Provider Identifier is 1194862250. 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 Ruth J. Chen train?
Ruth J. Chen attended University of California - School of Optometry, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ruth J. Chen been practicing?
Ruth J. Chen has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ruth J. Chen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ruth J. Chen performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of content of eyes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ruth J. Chen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ruth J. Chen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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