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Alexander Francis Chen

Ophthalmology • Pasadena, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Alexander Chen is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Pasadena, CA. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine in 2017, Alexander Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 100 E CALIFORNIA BLVD.

Alexander Chen is affiliated with Southern California Permanente Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of optic nerve, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

100 E California Blvd

Pasadena, CA 911053205

Telephone 8008982020
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Pasadena, CA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -17.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.0 Yrs
State Avg: 29.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
41 Specialists

Practicing in Pasadena, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
2.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
52.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Pasadena Specialty Average (26.0 Years) 26.0 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
118 87 $193.31 $98.62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
96 82 $82.90 $39.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
76 59 $277.35 $135.48
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
75 60 $139.48 $68.70
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
43 40 $25.83 $11.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
25 25 $360.10 $179.70
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
24 24 $70.88 $27.94
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
22 22 $60.64 $30.01
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
21 21 $333.90 $164.60
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
19 13 $1280.00 $584.54
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
13 13 $283.72 $139.80

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-12-18
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA A171467

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

Southern California Permanente Medical Group

18600 S Figueroa St, Gardena, CA 902484505

Phone: 3103255111

Southern California Permanente Medical Group

25825 Vermont Ave, Harbor City, CA 907103518

Phone: 3103255111

Southern California Permanente Medical Group

25821 Vermont Ave, Harbor City, CA 907103518

Phone: 3103255111

Secondary Practice Locations

1050 Pacific Coast Hwy

Harbor City, CA 907103509

Phone: 8335742273

1000 W Carson St # 400

Torrance, CA 905022004

Phone: 3102222401

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

32 Associated Practitioners
Grace Huang

Optometrist

NPI 1013605526
NPI 1023404118

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1023477262

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1043565435

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1053892794

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1225316821

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address December 30, 2024

Registered at 2824 ARIZONA AVE APT 2, SANTA MONICA, CA 904041578 (Tel: 3108634761)

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Updated Practice Location April 22, 2021

Registered at 100 E CALIFORNIA BLVD, PASADENA, CA 911053205 (Tel: 8008982020)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 30, 2021

Ophthalmology (License #A171467 in CA)

NPI Profile Active May 11, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 11, 2017

Registered at 1000 W CARSON ST # 400, TORRANCE, CA 905022004 (Tel: 3102222401)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 11, 2017

Registered at 2555 W 232ND ST, TORRANCE, CA 905053160 (Tel: 4242375398)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 11, 2017

Recorded as ALEXANDER CHEN

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 11, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 11, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528594546
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 11, 2017
Last Update: December 30, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2824 Arizona Ave Apt 2

Santa Monica, CA 904041578

Phone: 3108634761

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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