Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ruth Chen, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Albany, CA

  • NPI 1194862250
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1051 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 526-3937
fax (510) 526-6133

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 24, 2021
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #11114TPG

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194862250. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
361
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$28,567
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 114 105 $129
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing 50 50 $42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 38 31 $89
92250 Photography of the retina 37 36 $43
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 35 30 $42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 26 21 $80
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 18 18 $13
92285 Photography of content of eyes 16 13 $29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 16 16 $128
92134 Imaging of retina 11 11 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$187
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $135.90
CooperVision Inc. 1 $28.29
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 1 $22.37

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$187

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
34
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$8,152
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 22 0 $546
Restasis Multidose (Cyclosporine) Brand 12 0 $7,606

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ruth Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruth Chen practices Optometrist in Albany, CA.
Where does Dr. Ruth Chen practice?
Dr. Ruth Chen practices at 1051 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706. Office phone: 5105263937.
What is Dr. Ruth Chen's NPI?
Dr. Ruth Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194862250, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ruth Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ruth Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ruth Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Exam of visual field with limited testing (HCPCS 92081); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.