Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Eric Chen, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1578521779
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 96.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6560 Fannin St Ste 750, Suite 750
Houston, TX 770302727
(713) 524-3434
fax (713) 524-3220

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 29, 2017
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #M6563

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578521779. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
17,877
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$3,812,904
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 7,262 23 $36
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 2,228 253 $869
92134 Imaging of retina 2,192 913 $41
67028 Injection of drug into eye 1,450 413 $131
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,386 746 $126
Q5128 Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg 1,130 75 $273
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg 945 32 $151
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 572 52 $224
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 117 117 $150
J3590 Unclassified biologics 116 53 $2,430

In context: peer comparison

Among 85 peers in this city , average services per provider: 248. This provider delivers 72× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$981
Transactions
31
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 11 $324.00
Astellas Pharma US Inc 5 $168.06
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc 2 $160.75
Genentech USA, Inc. 4 $119.90
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 5 $107.72
Alimera Sciences, Inc. 2 $44.21
Biogen, Inc. 1 $29.62
ABBVIE INC. 1 $26.52

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$981

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
259
Patients
181
Total drug cost
$14,734
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 98 69 $6,206
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 51 48 $1,521
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 30 15 $1,507
Latanoprost Generic 30 11 $767
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 19 11 $4,231
Cyclopentolate Hcl Generic 17 16 $161
Timolol Maleate Generic 14 11 $342

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Eric Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. Eric Chen practices Ophthalmology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Eric Chen practice?
Dr. Eric Chen practices at 6560 Fannin St Ste 750, Houston, TX 770302727. Office phone: 7135243434.
What is Dr. Eric Chen's NPI?
Dr. Eric Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578521779, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Eric Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Eric Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Eric Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (HCPCS J0178); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.