Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Pauline Chen, DO

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Mankato, MN

  • NPI 1871014837
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1421 Premier Dr
Mankato, MN 560016076
(507) 625-1811

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 12, 2021
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Minnesota #68778 · Michigan #5151009255

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871014837. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,992
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$358,361
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 444 155 $83
67028 Injection of drug into eye 347 90 $116
92134 Imaging of retina 249 120 $37
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 219 26 $869
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg 217 57 $70
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 133 132 $117
Q5118 Injection, bevacizumab-bvzr, biosimilar, (zirabev), 10 mg 90 42 $23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 69 69 $140
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 52 32 $445
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 45 45 $44

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 105. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$13
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $13.33

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$13

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
819
Patients
351
Total drug cost
$51,445
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 144 72 $4,218
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 136 79 $8,154
Latanoprost Generic 133 40 $3,451
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 128 73 $5,422
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 80 18 $995
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 40 22 $508
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 33 0 $823
Timolol Maleate Generic 28 14 $405
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 24 22 $269
Cromolyn Sodium Generic 20 11 $336

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Pauline Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. Pauline Chen practices Ophthalmology Physician in Mankato, MN.
Where does Dr. Pauline Chen practice?
Dr. Pauline Chen practices at 1421 Premier Dr, Mankato, MN 560016076. Office phone: 5076251811.
What is Dr. Pauline Chen's NPI?
Dr. Pauline Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871014837, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Pauline Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Pauline Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Pauline Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Injection of drug into eye (HCPCS 67028); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.