Active NPI 1215970892 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Wei Chia , MD FACS MBA

Ophthalmology • Irvine, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Chia, MD FACS MBA is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Irvine, CA. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Chia delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 15785 LAGUNA CANYON RD.

Dr. Chia is affiliated with Irvine Eye Physicians And Surgeons Incorporated and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

15785 Laguna Canyon Rd
Suite 300

Irvine, CA 926183165

Telephone 9497531163

Fax 9497531949

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Shahriyarpour And Shafaee Dental Practice Inc. Facility NPI 1871763466

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Irvine, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs +5.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.1 Yrs

State Avg: 29.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

43 Specialists

Practicing in Irvine, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

7.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

56.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chia (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Irvine Specialty Average (18.1 Years) 18.1 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
92250 Photography of the retina	875	867	$120.00	$40.86
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	615	603	$170.00	$139.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	469	362	$179.21	$138.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	227	182	$120.00	$98.75
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	137	94	$2000.00	$580.45
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	110	110	$100.00	$38.90
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	103	103	$190.00	$164.98
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	101	100	$200.00	$52.07
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	63	60	$900.00	$409.24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	63	63	$156.00	$71.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$210.00	$179.32
92134 Imaging of retina	38	38	$100.00	$43.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	922	915	$120.00	$41.51
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	700	694	$161.03	$141.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	457	350	$160.90	$139.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	157	127	$101.53	$98.46
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	134	88	$2000.00	$587.17
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	96	95	$100.00	$39.70
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	94	94	$180.96	$166.95
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	89	89	$200.00	$52.52
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	65	63	$900.00	$408.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$200.39	$180.37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	50	48	$156.00	$71.07
92134 Imaging of retina	36	36	$100.00	$44.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	959	956	$120.00	$41.57
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	764	744	$160.00	$142.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	411	321	$160.00	$140.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	189	157	$100.00	$99.10
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	140	87	$2000.00	$583.46
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	111	111	$180.00	$168.24
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	109	109	$200.00	$56.10
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	51	51	$100.00	$40.67
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	46	46	$900.00	$439.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$200.00	$182.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	21	21	$156.00	$71.57
92134 Imaging of retina	12	12	$100.00	$44.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	874	870	$120.00	$44.47
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	738	714	$160.00	$144.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	350	296	$155.77	$143.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	221	173	$100.00	$100.43
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	165	106	$2000.00	$606.65
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	118	118	$200.00	$62.78
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	103	103	$180.00	$171.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	57	57	$200.00	$185.55
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	50	49	$100.00	$40.79
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	44	41	$156.00	$73.25
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	40	39	$900.00	$434.38
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	21	14	$2000.00	$368.75
92134 Imaging of retina	14	14	$100.00	$45.63
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	11	11	$2000.00	$829.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	730	695	$160.00	$144.49
92250 Photography of the retina	709	706	$120.00	$51.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	274	202	$100.00	$84.35
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	99	69	$2000.00	$611.53
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	96	96	$180.00	$171.51
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	70	69	$200.00	$72.46
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	39	39	$170.00	$162.99
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	37	37	$1143.24	$450.64
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	19	18	$156.00	$73.37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	12	12	$100.00	$42.19
G2012 Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic	11	11	$50.00	$14.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	770	746	$160.00	$143.52
92250 Photography of the retina	769	764	$120.00	$57.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	517	310	$100.00	$82.77
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	148	107	$2000.00	$703.81
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	133	133	$180.00	$170.71
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	106	105	$200.00	$80.23
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	53	50	$1171.70	$435.75
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	52	50	$170.00	$158.82
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	51	50	$100.00	$41.57
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	37	35	$156.00	$73.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$200.00	$181.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$140.00	$120.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	694	666	$160.00	$136.90
92250 Photography of the retina	535	511	$120.00	$62.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	494	302	$100.00	$77.80
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	172	113	$2000.00	$672.96
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	119	119	$180.00	$163.53
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	114	114	$200.00	$87.45
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	66	63	$170.00	$153.97
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	65	63	$100.00	$40.92
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	49	46	$1083.67	$397.54
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	44	38	$156.00	$71.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$200.00	$174.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	546	521	$160.00	$130.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	468	284	$100.00	$75.61
92250 Photography of the retina	407	391	$120.00	$70.65
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	144	100	$2000.00	$651.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	105	105	$180.00	$156.36
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	96	96	$200.00	$96.46
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	75	72	$170.00	$147.51
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	54	52	$156.00	$67.90
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	36	35	$100.00	$39.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$200.00	$168.09
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	27	27	$1000.00	$363.51
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	16	13	$2000.00	$592.19

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-07

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA A95328

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Irvine Eye Physicians And Surgeons Incorporated

15785 Laguna Canyon Rd, Irvine, CA 926183178

Phone: 9497531163

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Li-Li Chia , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1295778819

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Elizabeth Shen , MD

Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NPI 1396124889

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 01, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 01, 2010

Registered at 15785 LAGUNA CANYON RD, SUITE 300, IRVINE, CA 926183165 (Tel: 9497531163)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 01, 2010

Registered at 15785 LAGUNA CANYON RD, SUITE 300, IRVINE, CA 926183165 (Tel: 9497531163)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 01, 2010

Recorded as DAVID CHIA, M.D. FACS MBA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 01, 2010

Ophthalmology (License #A95328 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215970892

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 13, 2006

Last Update: October 07, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

15785 Laguna Canyon Rd, Suite 300

Irvine, CA 926183165

Phone: 9497531163

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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