Active NPI 1194862250 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Ruth J Chen , OD

Optometrist • Albany, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ruth Chen, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Albany, CA. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 1999, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1051 SOLANO AVE.

Dr. Chen is affiliated with Ruth J Chen Od Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of content of eyes. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1051 Solano Ave

Albany, CA 94706

Telephone 5105263937

Fax 5105266133

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Solano Eyecare Optometric Professionals Facility NPI 1316005671

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Albany, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

27 Yrs +15.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 11.2 Yrs

State Avg: 21.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

10 Specialists

Practicing in Albany, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

10.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (27 Years) 27 Yrs

Albany Specialty Average (11.2 Years) 11.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	56	$150.70	$148.64
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	67	66	$187.30	$158.40
92285 Photography of content of eyes	60	49	$41.27	$29.94
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	51	34	$47.10	$41.91
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	47	30	$82.98	$81.66
92250 Photography of the retina	45	42	$66.00	$44.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	32	$109.20	$107.53
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	22	22	$44.00	$41.38
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	12	12	$17.00	$12.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	114	105	$131.00	$129.18
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	50	50	$44.40	$41.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	31	$90.00	$88.72
92250 Photography of the retina	37	36	$66.00	$42.89
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	35	30	$47.00	$41.65
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	21	$83.08	$79.73
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	18	18	$17.00	$12.68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$130.06	$128.37
92285 Photography of content of eyes	16	13	$30.94	$28.87
92134 Imaging of retina	11	11	$52.00	$47.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	43	$131.00	$129.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	20	$90.00	$88.93
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	16	14	$47.00	$41.89
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	15	15	$43.80	$40.94
92134 Imaging of retina	13	12	$52.00	$48.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$131.00	$131.00
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	25	25	$44.00	$40.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	18	15	$90.00	$90.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$130.17	$130.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$130.45	$128.71
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	17	17	$44.00	$40.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$90.00	$89.48
92250 Photography of the retina	11	11	$66.00	$55.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	46	$129.81	$126.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	19	$92.86	$87.28
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	20	20	$43.75	$40.73
92250 Photography of the retina	14	14	$69.57	$63.07
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	12	$47.00	$42.55
92134 Imaging of retina	12	12	$51.92	$48.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$129.18	$126.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$126.92	$119.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	18	$89.11	$81.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$127.00	$119.62
92134 Imaging of retina	11	11	$51.00	$47.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	43	$125.33	$115.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	18	$86.52	$79.18
92081 Exam of visual field with limited testing	23	23	$42.43	$37.11
92250 Photography of the retina	12	12	$84.00	$76.09

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-11-24

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 11114TPG

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ruth J Chen Od Inc

1051 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 947061650

Phone: 5105263937

Ruth J Chen Od Inc

1051 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 947061650

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Patrick Woodring , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1144376468

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Andrew Halton , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1194398602

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Denise Gamboa , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1235618356

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Thanhan Nguyen-Tran , OD, FAAO

Optometrist

NPI 1467010827

Doctor of Optometry, FAAO

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 24, 2021

Registered at 1051 SOLANO AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706 (Tel: 5105263937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 24, 2021

Registered at 1051 SOLANO AVE, ALBANY, CA 94706 (Tel: 5105263937)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 24, 2021

Optometrist (License #11114TPG in CA)

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NPI Profile Active March 12, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 12, 2008

Registered at 1621 SOLANO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 947072108 (Tel: 5105263937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 12, 2008

Registered at 1621 SOLANO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 947072108 (Tel: 5105263937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 12, 2008

Recorded as RUTH CHEN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 12, 2008

Optometrist (License #OPT11114T in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 30, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194862250

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: January 30, 2007

Last Update: November 24, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1051 Solano Ave

Albany, CA 94706

Phone: 5105263937

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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