Active NPI 1790836633 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gene W Chen , MD

Ophthalmology • Saint Paul, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gene Chen, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Saint Paul, MN. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2004, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2500 COMO AVE.

Dr. Chen is affiliated with Group Health Plan Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, injection of drug into eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2500 Como Ave

Saint Paul, MN 551081460

Telephone 6516416200

Fax 6516416295

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Twin City Acupuncture Center, Inc. Facility NPI 1659445930

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Wisconsin

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Saint Paul, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs +5.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.0 Yrs

State Avg: 24.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

17 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Paul, MN (457 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Saint Paul Specialty Average (17.0 Years) 17.0 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
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	6,000	15	$93.00	$34.47
92134 Imaging of retina	601	261	$188.00	$39.31
67028 Injection of drug into eye	475	97	$671.07	$122.42
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	290	23	$2189.00	$828.05
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	278	67	$83.00	$69.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	130	102	$338.00	$87.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	100	90	$478.00	$124.11
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	71	58	$212.00	$54.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$622.00	$160.21
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	16	16	$62.00	$15.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	528	239	$174.00	$39.59
67028 Injection of drug into eye	453	87	$587.49	$119.52
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	364	25	$2257.00	$868.71
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	269	60	$83.00	$65.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	157	124	$440.00	$124.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	137	102	$312.00	$87.19
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	16	$195.00	$52.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$575.00	$152.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	541	227	$164.00	$40.63
67028 Injection of drug into eye	490	94	$530.90	$122.08
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	432	28	$2295.00	$903.01
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	283	64	$83.00	$68.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	135	116	$414.00	$126.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	57	$292.00	$85.98
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	53	50	$405.00	$128.74
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	24	$179.00	$56.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$536.00	$164.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	572	244	$162.00	$41.02
67028 Injection of drug into eye	483	91	$482.27	$124.50
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	372	28	$2329.00	$918.52
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	330	65	$83.00	$70.84
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	151	144	$401.00	$127.80
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	56	42	$281.00	$87.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	24	$346.00	$127.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	18	$238.00	$91.29
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$478.00	$153.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	940	375	$152.00	$41.22
67028 Injection of drug into eye	834	152	$458.07	$111.57
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	649	116	$83.00	$77.25
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	592	42	$2363.00	$930.82
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	251	224	$382.00	$128.76
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	64	48	$266.00	$90.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	28	$327.00	$109.22
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$456.00	$145.21
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	17	17	$4290.00	$1152.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	11	$224.00	$75.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,210	464	$147.00	$41.27
67028 Injection of drug into eye	868	161	$435.45	$111.73
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	668	41	$2418.00	$943.17
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	641	123	$83.00	$78.85
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	413	341	$364.00	$127.65
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	83	64	$253.00	$89.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	68	$310.00	$108.43
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	48	11	$5.00	$1.59
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$435.00	$152.69
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	26	26	$4090.00	$1157.50
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	22	17	$217.27	$57.04
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	20	13	$217.00	$62.00
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	19	14	$2270.00	$507.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	378	170	$123.88	$40.88
67028 Injection of drug into eye	264	64	$420.39	$110.16
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	250	54	$83.00	$76.13
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	161	128	$331.00	$124.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	28	$304.00	$103.10
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	24	18	$228.00	$87.54
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$398.00	$150.76
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	14	11	$322.00	$74.68
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	13	13	$261.00	$82.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	223	137	$124.00	$40.13
67028 Injection of drug into eye	183	64	$420.51	$110.71
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	150	51	$81.00	$71.64
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	128	15	$1869.00	$964.13
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	79	71	$320.00	$120.62
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	18	15	$221.00	$85.24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$385.00	$148.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-07-29

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MN 55577

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rail Road - Medicare

P01089496 (MN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Group Health Plan Inc

2500 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN 551081460

Phone: 6516410020

Group Health Plan Inc

401 Phalen Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 551305302

Phone: 6512547400

Group Health Plan Inc

435 Phalen Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 551305302

Phone: 6512912848

Group Health Plan Inc

8600 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 554202824

Phone: 9528841148

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

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RDLD

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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 March 11, 2021

Registered at 2500 COMO AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 551081460 (Tel: 6516416200)

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Updated Practice Location September 24, 2019

Registered at 2500 COMO AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55108 (Tel: 6516416200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 24, 2019

Registered at 8170 33RD AVE S # MS 21110Q, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554254516 (Tel: 6516416200)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 24, 2019

Ophthalmology (License #55577 in MN)

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NPI Profile Active November 26, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 26, 2012

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 5072842511)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 26, 2012

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 5072842511)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 26, 2012

Recorded as GENE CHEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 26, 2012

Ophthalmology (License #106307 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 16, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1790836633

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 16, 2007

Last Update: July 29, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8170 33rd Ave S # Ms 21110q

Minneapolis, MN 554254516

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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