Dr. Edwin Chen, MD
12395 El Camino Real, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92130 • +1-489-555-6668
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2006)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & San Diego Percentiles
NPI #1780626986 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
Anchored in San Diego, CA 92130, Dr. Edwin Chen, MD (NPI 1780626986) logged 3,895 annual procedures (mid-cohort balanced caseload (62.86th San Diego percentile), 60.26th CA percentile, -0.25σ) with sub-specialty concentration in 35 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Edwin Chen (92130) place 92014 at the top of the practice ledger (1441 yearly units, 62.86th metro rank), rounded out by 92134 and 92083.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Edwin Chen in San Diego (92130) face an estimated $239.00 initial evaluation fee at 12395 El Camino Real, Suite 300 (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 20-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.77/5 from 14 verified reports).
Spanning 20 years of clinical practice following 2006 graduation from medical training, Dr. Edwin Chen integrates 35 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for San Diego metro patients.
Compared against San Diego, CA Ophthalmology peers
3,895 annual services across 398 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Ophthalmology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92014 | Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam | 1,441 | 62.86th | $206 – $282 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 1,013 | 61.86th | $113 – $155 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 662 | 57.86th | $136 – $187 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 467 | 64.86th | $248 – $340 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 312 | 61.86th | $908 – $1244 |
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Dr. Edwin Chen, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chen National Provider Identifier | NPI #1780626986 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (92130) |
| Dr. Chen San Diego CMS Volume Rank | 62.86th Pct (3,895 CMS svcs; Z -0.248σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (San Diego, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 20 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.77/5 Listening • 4.75/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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