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Active NPI 1679731590 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Carl Chen , MD

Ophthalmology • Denver, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Chen, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Denver, CO. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 2008, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 777 BANNOCK ST.

Dr. Chen maintains professional affiliations with Denver Health And Hospital Authority, University Physicians Incorporated and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, established patient outpatient office visit, ct scan of cornea. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

777 Bannock St

Denver, CO 802044507

Telephone 3034366000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Denver, CO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs -7.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.9 Yrs
State Avg: 25.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
85 Specialists

Practicing in Denver, CO (361 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Denver Specialty Average (25.9 Years) 25.9 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
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
69 34 $162.09 $30.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
55 46 $192.66 $97.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
44 38 $130.56 $66.00
92025 Ct scan of cornea
35 34 $71.21 $19.40
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
30 22 $2060.39 $523.99
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
13 12 $78.40 $21.50
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
12 12 $134.76 $26.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
11 11 $296.76 $133.48

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-06-10
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CO DR.0067286

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License PA MD456377

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA A109505

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

University Physicians Incorporated

12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 800452545

Phone: 7208480000

Denver Health And Hospital Authority

777 Bannock St, Denver, CO 802044507

Phone: 3034366000

Secondary Practice Locations

1675 Aurora Ct

Aurora, CO 800452517

Phone: 7208480000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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RPAC

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CACIII

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003360652
Kirsten Eriksen , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003389016

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1003435306

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master of Public Health

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 09, 2021

Registered at 777 BANNOCK ST, DENVER, CO 802044507 (Tel: 3034366000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 09, 2021

Registered at 777 BANNOCK ST, DENVER, CO 802044507 (Tel: 3034366000)

NPI Profile Active December 31, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 31, 2015

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR., PENN STATE HERSHEY EYE CENTER, SUITE 800, UPC1, HU19, HERSHEY, PA 17033 (Tel: 7175318783)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 31, 2015

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR., PENN STATE HERSHEY EYE CENTER,SUITE 800, UPC1, HU19, HERSHEY, PA 17033 (Tel: 7175318783)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 31, 2015

Recorded as MICHAEL CHEN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 31, 2015

Ophthalmology (License #A109505 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 28, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679731590
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 28, 2008
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

777 Bannock St

Denver, CO 802044507

Phone: 3034366000

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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