Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Chen, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Carlsbad, CA

  • NPI 1760486419
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1905 Calle Barcelona, Ste 208
Carlsbad, CA 920098452
(760) 930-9696
fax (760) 930-9696

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 20, 2008
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A65156
Medicaid
CA #9170433

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1760486419. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
8,044
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$860,549
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,923 991 $139
92250 Photography of the retina 908 849 $41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 733 311 $136
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 645 628 $70
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 637 620 $11
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 619 606 $37
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 398 373 $26
92134 Imaging of retina 356 318 $44
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 311 127 $27
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 271 187 $337

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Carlsbad Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 321. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,469
Transactions
57
Manufacturers
13
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 6 $2,292.72
Amgen INC. 8 $355.76
RxSight INC 2 $336.83
Abbvie INC. 4 $299.53
Ocular Therapeutix, INC. 19 $289.65
Biotissue Holdings INC. 3 $261.55
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 4 $248.04
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 3 $151.73
CooperVision INC. 3 $73.40
Harrow Eye, LLC 2 $57.68
Glaukos Corporation 1 $54.15
Astellas Pharma US INC 1 $26.81
Sight Sciences, INC. 1 $21.12

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,769
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$1,700

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,148
Patients
474
Total drug cost
$107,937
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 288 145 $5,185
Ofloxacin Generic 219 108 $3,042
Latanoprost Generic 159 40 $2,221
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 141 98 $2,272
Olopatadine Hcl Generic 107 45 $3,125
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 39 24 $1,425
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 32 14 $41,405
Timolol Maleate Generic 28 0 $1,444
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 26 0 $470
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 25 0 $12,553

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Chen practices Ophthalmology Physician in Carlsbad, CA.
Where does Dr. Paul Chen practice?
Dr. Paul Chen practices at 1905 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 920098452. Office phone: 7609309696.
What is Dr. Paul Chen's NPI?
Dr. Paul Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760486419, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.