Active NPI 1194772574 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Melvin C Chen , MD

Ophthalmology • Sarasota, FL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melvin Chen, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Ophthalmology in Sarasota, FL. Practice services are available at 3400 BEE RIDGE RD under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, 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

3400 Bee Ridge Rd
Ste 200

Sarasota, FL 34239

Telephone 9419215335

Fax 9419211741

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Sarasota Retina Institute P A Facility NPI 1962427955

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Sarasota, FL

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 27.3 Yrs

State Avg: 28.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

30 Specialists

Practicing in Sarasota, FL (1686 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

25.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

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
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	2,400	22	$45.15	$35.12
92134 Imaging of retina	619	318	$70.00	$39.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	472	342	$155.00	$126.74
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	265	114	$180.00	$121.64
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	204	15	$337.50	$321.72
67028 Injection of drug into eye	129	64	$250.00	$114.13
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	58	19	$1000.00	$836.03
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	16	13	$120.00	$86.20
92250 Photography of the retina	12	12	$92.00	$34.10
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	11	11	$116.00	$60.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	3,060	15	$42.00	$36.71
92134 Imaging of retina	838	366	$70.00	$39.47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	612	417	$155.00	$127.18
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	396	135	$180.00	$123.28
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	384	17	$337.50	$311.44
67028 Injection of drug into eye	194	67	$250.00	$118.13
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	144	31	$1000.00	$872.14
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	27	21	$120.00	$87.81
92250 Photography of the retina	18	17	$92.00	$35.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$230.00	$166.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,078	462	$69.78	$39.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	717	495	$154.97	$128.15
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	571	174	$179.56	$124.78
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	438	25	$337.50	$309.66
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	346	65	$1000.00	$896.99
67028 Injection of drug into eye	303	101	$249.57	$117.29
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	42	26	$119.40	$86.87
92250 Photography of the retina	35	35	$92.00	$34.66
J3490 Unclassified drugs	33	13	$3000.00	$2231.09
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	19	19	$180.00	$122.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$225.71	$169.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	14	12	$116.00	$60.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,463	587	$68.99	$40.36
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	966	325	$177.95	$125.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	817	586	$154.54	$130.42
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	738	40	$337.50	$312.60
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	616	87	$1000.00	$912.76
67028 Injection of drug into eye	459	141	$245.01	$121.16
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	84	53	$120.00	$87.22
92250 Photography of the retina	59	49	$91.12	$37.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	48	48	$223.13	$169.32
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	38	13	$201.32	$78.29
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	26	25	$36.23	$15.92
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	26	22	$177.69	$113.26
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	19	15	$146.37	$48.36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	16	$116.00	$61.27
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	16	11	$195.63	$128.46
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	14	13	$70.00	$36.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	2,073	840	$179.58	$125.69
92134 Imaging of retina	1,703	662	$69.79	$40.74
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	908	116	$1002.20	$930.90
J0179 Injection, brolucizumab-dbll, 1 mg	672	44	$337.50	$313.05
67028 Injection of drug into eye	596	165	$249.45	$110.28
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	152	97	$120.00	$87.95
92202 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing	103	96	$36.83	$16.13
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	98	98	$200.00	$148.87
92250 Photography of the retina	82	70	$91.49	$42.68
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	39	36	$180.00	$101.21
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	35	14	$200.00	$54.25
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	30	30	$37.00	$25.57
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report	20	17	$200.00	$128.98
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	13	12	$152.00	$51.67
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	12	$116.00	$62.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	2,417	983	$180.00	$125.37
92134 Imaging of retina	2,061	812	$70.00	$40.72
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,130	136	$1000.00	$943.85
67028 Injection of drug into eye	648	179	$250.00	$110.16
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	384	20	$450.00	$355.37
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	289	157	$37.00	$25.36
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	140	90	$120.00	$87.41
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	105	105	$196.14	$150.05
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	104	65	$34.00	$27.49
92250 Photography of the retina	67	60	$92.00	$45.37
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	65	21	$200.00	$45.42
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	49	46	$180.00	$90.04
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	20	18	$116.00	$61.72
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	12	11	$924.00	$312.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	2,310	911	$70.00	$40.72
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	2,280	1,034	$180.00	$123.54
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,362	165	$1000.00	$939.76
67028 Injection of drug into eye	847	230	$251.89	$107.90
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	798	38	$450.00	$372.85
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	518	236	$118.86	$85.66
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	301	179	$34.37	$24.58
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	139	139	$185.00	$147.10
92250 Photography of the retina	138	114	$92.00	$51.05
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	118	79	$33.00	$26.32
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	91	29	$200.00	$44.92
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	67	65	$180.00	$82.66
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	26	23	$152.00	$70.70
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	14	14	$116.00	$61.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	2,559	996	$70.00	$38.67
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	2,174	1,075	$180.00	$116.61
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,490	164	$1000.00	$960.52
67028 Injection of drug into eye	948	261	$250.00	$104.63
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	946	53	$450.48	$372.49
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	498	224	$110.28	$80.23
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	133	85	$32.17	$25.25
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	129	129	$185.00	$139.46
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	120	44	$200.00	$46.41
92250 Photography of the retina	99	92	$91.21	$61.02
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	82	78	$180.00	$72.24
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	40	31	$32.00	$23.45
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	18	15	$152.00	$86.56
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	17	16	$92.00	$61.15
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	13	13	$924.00	$329.33
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	12	12	$1412.00	$474.39

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License FL ME44648

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

042189800 (FL)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Usma Chatha , DO

Ophthalmology

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Lissa Rivero , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1528028081

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Marc Levy , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1922051663

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jody Abrams , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1942229844

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 November 06, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 06, 2008

Registered at 3400 BEE RIDGE RD, STE 200, SARASOTA, FL 34239 (Tel: 9419215335)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 06, 2008

Registered at 3400 BEE RIDGE RD, STE 200, SARASOTA, FL 34239 (Tel: 9419215335)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 06, 2008

Recorded as MELVIN CHEN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 06, 2008

Ophthalmology (License #ME44648 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194772574

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 30, 2006

Last Update: November 06, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3400 Bee Ridge Rd, Ste 200

Sarasota, FL 34239

Phone: 9419215335

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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