Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sanford Chen, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Santa Ana, CA

  • NPI 1427051994
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 N Tustin Ave, Ste 140
Santa Ana, CA 927053501
(714) 972-8235

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G077086

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427051994. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
25,561
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$3,528,694
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 13,020 37 $37
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 2,419 835 $27
92134 Imaging of retina 2,351 833 $45
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 2,146 172 $870
67028 Injection of drug into eye 1,600 244 $124
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,442 507 $141
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 783 576 $194
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 509 22 $234
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg 330 14 $151
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg 245 21 $200

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 844. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$43,449
Transactions
135
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Astellas Pharma US Inc 30 $20,252.25
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 27 $9,878.56
Genentech USA, Inc. 17 $8,088.96
US Oncology Corporate, Inc. 3 $2,226.12
Alcon Vision LLC 7 $1,009.38
ABBVIE INC. 12 $418.50
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 8 $375.36
Alimera Sciences, Inc. 3 $272.61
Harrow Eye, LLC 6 $250.70
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 4 $193.06
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. 8 $144.63
Amgen Inc. 7 $137.06
Genentech, Inc. 1 $126.51
Sandoz Inc. 1 $31.89
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. 1 $27.56

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$21,010
Consulting Fee
$12,975
Food and Beverage
$5,839
Travel and Lodging
$3,585
Education
$41

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
344
Patients
136
Total drug cost
$40,848
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 93 50 $3,574
Ofloxacin Generic 43 33 $538
Atropine Sulfate Generic 28 28 $1,066
Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) Brand 27 0 $9,863
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 26 14 $4,841
Latanoprost Generic 25 0 $671
Difluprednate Generic 19 0 $3,287
Ilevro (Nepafenac) Brand 19 0 $8,063
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 18 11 $416
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 16 0 $4,748

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sanford Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. Sanford Chen practices Ophthalmology Physician in Santa Ana, CA.
Where does Dr. Sanford Chen practice?
Dr. Sanford Chen practices at 1200 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 927053501. Office phone: 7149728235.
What is Dr. Sanford Chen's NPI?
Dr. Sanford Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427051994, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sanford Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sanford Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sanford Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (HCPCS 92201); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.