Provider Profile
Ruth C. Chen, DPT
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chen
Ruth C. Chen, DPT is a physical therapist practicing in Chula Vista, CA. Medicare claims data shows Ruth provided 3,566 services to 367 patients. The services billed most often include therapy procedure using functional activities, therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes, and therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (619) 427-2777
- Email not available
Practice Locations
111 3RD AVE
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Physical Therapy 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
- Knee pain
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Post-surgery rehab
- Sports injuries
- Stroke recovery
Back & Spine
- Degenerative disc disease
- Hunchback Deformity
- Spondylolisthesis
Balance & head
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
- Concussion
- Frequent falls
- Temporomandibular joint disorder
Circulation
- Lymphedema Swelling
Foot & ankle
- Achilles Tendon Pain
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
- Shin Splints
Foot & Ankle
- Flat Feet
- Neuroma In Foot
Hand & Wrist
- Wrist sprain
Hip & Pelvis
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Tailbone pain
Joint & muscle
- Diastasis Recti
- Fibromyalgia Pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Golfer's elbow
- Groin Strain
- Hamstring Pull
- Hip osteoarthritis
- IT Band Syndrome
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder Pain
- Tennis elbow
Joints
- Bursitis
- Hypermobility Syndrome
Knee & Leg
- Muscle strain
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Neck & Head
- Stiff neck
Nerve & Spine
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Nerve issues
- Carpal tunnel
- Pinched nerve
Neurological
- Bell's palsy
- Multiple Sclerosis Mobility Issues
- Parkinson's Mobility Difficulties
Pelvic Health
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Shoulder
- Rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder impingement
Spine & neck
- Herniated disc
- Neck pain
- Poor Posture
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
- Upper Back Pain
- Whiplash
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- ACL rehab
- Dry needling
- Manual therapy
- Pelvic floor therapy
- Therapeutic exercise
Aquatic Therapy
- Aquatic Joint Decompression
Assessments
- Functional movement screen
Back & Spine
- Spinal Decompression Therapy
Balance & neurological
- Balance Training
- Concussion Rehab
- Epley Maneuver
- Gait Training
- Parkinson's Movement Program
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Equipment & devices
- Back And Neck Traction
- Cold laser therapy
- E-Stim Therapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- Therapeutic Ultrasound
Evaluation
- Physical Therapy Evaluation
Exercise Therapy
- Flexibility And Mobility Training
Foot & Ankle
- Custom orthotics fitting
General Therapy
- Home Physical Therapy
Hands-on therapies
- Assisted Stretching
- Cupping Therapy
- Joint Mobilization
- Muscle Scraping
- Trigger Point Release
Hands-on Therapy
- Active release technique
- Myofascial release
Mobility & Balance
- Fall Prevention Training
Pain Relief Devices
- Electrical muscle stimulation
Pelvic Health
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
- Postpartum Physical Therapy
- Prenatal Physical Therapy
Post-op care
- Hip Replacement Rehab
- Knee Replacement Rehab
- Rotator Cuff Rehab
Prevention & posture
- Ergonomic assessment
- Posture Correction Therapy
Specialized programs
- Aquatic Therapy
- Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- McKenzie Method Treatment
- Running Gait Analysis
- TMJ Physical Therapy
- Work Conditioning Program
Specialized PT
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Hand therapy
- Neurological Physical Therapy
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
Sports Performance
- Return to sport testing
Support & stabilization
- Crutch And Walker Training
- Kinesio Taping
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,566 services · 367 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
1,448 | More than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
789 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97116 |
758 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
460 | As often as other peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
81 | |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | Treatment | 97162 |
30 | As often as other peers in Physical Therapist |
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 physical therapists at this location 1
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.
Other physical therapists in Chula Vista 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Therapy procedure using functional activities 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Ruth C. Chen's specialty?
Ruth C. Chen is a physical therapist in Chula Vista, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Ruth C. Chen?
Ruth C. Chen is listed at 111 3Rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Ruth C. Chen?
The number on file is (619) 427-2777. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ruth C. Chen?
Ruth C. Chen's National Provider Identifier is 1386369981. 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 Ruth C. Chen's education?
Ruth C. Chen attended Other, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ruth C. Chen have?
Ruth C. Chen has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Ruth C. Chen known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Ruth C. Chen provides treatments such as therapy procedure using functional activities and therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ruth C. Chen's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ruth C. Chen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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