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Active NPI 1164881603 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Heather Chen , MD

Ophthalmology • Vista, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Heather Chen, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Vista, CA. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine in 2016, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2067 W VISTA WAY STE 120.

Dr. Chen is affiliated with Bradley W Greider M D Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2067 W Vista Way Ste 120

Vista, CA 920836032

Telephone 7607582020
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Bradley W Greider Md Inc Facility NPI 1104923705

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Vista, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -7.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.6 Yrs
State Avg: 29.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Vista, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
65.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Vista Specialty Average (17.6 Years) 17.6 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
481 290 $115.00 $101.44
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
475 447 $175.00 $144.11
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
177 175 $90.00 $41.47
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
142 41 $209.15 $125.88
92134 Imaging of retina
126 120 $90.00 $46.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
111 95 $200.00 $143.06
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
86 86 $125.00 $73.76
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
69 47 $251.00 $46.55
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
69 69 $190.00 $169.43
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
57 39 $3353.00 $604.53
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
44 24 $1229.00 $275.44
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
25 21 $838.00 $381.63
92250 Photography of the retina
21 20 $175.00 $42.25
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
18 18 $55.00 $31.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
15 15 $135.00 $123.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
11 11 $210.00 $184.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-11-17
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA A155386

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

Bradley W Greider M D Inc

2067 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 920836032

Phone: 7607582020

Secondary Practice Locations

4445 Magnolia Ave, Gme Office

Riverside, CA 925014135

Phone: 9517883000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

9 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1043624448

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1043798622

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1053096685

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1336663681

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1508979006

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1689787186

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 12, 2021

Registered at 2067 W VISTA WAY STE 120, VISTA, CA 920836032 (Tel: 7607582020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 12, 2021

Registered at 2067 W VISTA WAY STE 120, VISTA, CA 920836032 (Tel: 7607582020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 12, 2021

Recorded as HEATHER CHEN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 12, 2021

Ophthalmology (License #A155386 in CA)

NPI Profile Active April 16, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 16, 2016

Registered at 4445 MAGNOLIA AVE, GME OFFICE, RIVERSIDE, CA 925014135 (Tel: 9517883000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 16, 2016

Registered at 4445 MAGNOLIA AVE, GME OFFICE, RIVERSIDE, CA 925014135 (Tel: 9517883000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 16, 2016

Recorded as HEATHER CHEN

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 16, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 12, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164881603
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 12, 2016
Last Update: January 12, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2067 W Vista Way Ste 120

Vista, CA 920836032

Phone: 7607582020

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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