Active NPI 1578521779 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Eric Chen , MD

Ophthalmology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Eric Chen, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2001, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6560 FANNIN ST STE 750.

Dr. Chen is affiliated with Retina Consultants Of Houston Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg, injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6560 Fannin St Ste 750
Suite 750

Houston, TX 770302727

Telephone 7135243434

Fax 7135243220

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Retina Consultants Of Houston Pllc Facility NPI 1902975352

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

25 Yrs +0.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.9 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

276 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

69.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (25 Years) 25 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (24.9 Years) 24.9 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
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	8,400	26	$111.56	$33.71
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg	3,405	45	$451.00	$147.23
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg	2,144	60	$1014.00	$332.12
92134 Imaging of retina	2,009	843	$127.00	$41.60
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,369	739	$396.00	$129.15
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,287	356	$470.43	$136.45
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,252	181	$2709.00	$819.42
Q5128 Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg	931	64	$840.00	$238.85
Q5124 Injection, ranibizumab-nuna, biosimilar, (byooviz), 0.1 mg	425	23	$708.00	$167.05
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	287	20	$775.00	$147.25
92250 Photography of the retina	168	138	$116.00	$37.04
J3590 Unclassified biologics	121	53	$8111.00	$2660.56
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	99	99	$469.00	$150.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	59	$400.00	$133.44
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	65	64	$394.00	$163.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$521.00	$175.36
J3490 Unclassified drugs	19	16	$5686.58	$1687.51
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	14	$280.00	$89.65
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	11	11	$752.00	$254.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	7,262	23	$113.03	$36.34
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,228	253	$2707.91	$868.80
92134 Imaging of retina	2,192	913	$127.00	$40.58
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,450	413	$457.88	$130.50
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,386	746	$396.00	$126.46
Q5128 Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg	1,130	75	$840.00	$273.05
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg	945	32	$451.00	$151.06
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	572	52	$775.00	$224.21
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	117	117	$469.00	$149.72
J3590 Unclassified biologics	116	53	$7386.32	$2429.96
92250 Photography of the retina	100	99	$116.00	$35.53
J3490 Unclassified drugs	92	37	$7281.88	$2318.84
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	82	80	$394.00	$138.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	69	$400.00	$131.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	49	49	$521.00	$169.94
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	34	34	$280.00	$91.19
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	20	15	$355.50	$100.48
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	14	13	$3939.89	$1159.04
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	11	11	$3649.00	$1166.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,748	289	$1545.76	$901.57
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	2,461	185	$602.35	$290.23
92134 Imaging of retina	2,262	916	$147.35	$41.17
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,544	419	$539.85	$130.74
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,451	771	$217.45	$128.14
92250 Photography of the retina	132	128	$160.26	$34.95
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	122	119	$290.43	$128.35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	101	101	$248.21	$153.82
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	61	32	$300.00	$80.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	53	$132.73	$92.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$317.33	$170.28
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	33	32	$122.91	$92.17
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	11	11	$4969.00	$1178.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	5,720	254	$600.00	$314.85
92134 Imaging of retina	2,487	886	$148.00	$41.83
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,842	148	$1500.00	$917.18
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,813	429	$526.86	$133.79
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,518	755	$212.00	$129.22
92250 Photography of the retina	189	178	$162.00	$37.58
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	180	42	$310.00	$81.67
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	151	146	$286.00	$121.41
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	93	93	$246.00	$154.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	80	80	$298.88	$166.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	48	$130.00	$94.85
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	18	18	$118.00	$92.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	6,796	278	$600.00	$334.80
92134 Imaging of retina	2,473	785	$148.00	$41.34
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,987	456	$523.80	$118.27
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,752	147	$1500.00	$929.97
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,480	724	$212.00	$127.42
92250 Photography of the retina	266	241	$162.00	$42.40
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	170	43	$310.59	$81.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	151	151	$300.00	$164.06
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	148	147	$286.00	$104.03
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	54	49	$118.00	$88.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	7,873	283	$600.00	$352.48
92134 Imaging of retina	2,617	829	$148.00	$40.99
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,026	426	$499.51	$114.88
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,441	689	$212.00	$125.99
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,128	103	$1500.00	$935.82
92250 Photography of the retina	260	245	$162.00	$46.15
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	201	194	$286.00	$91.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	152	152	$300.00	$161.58
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	126	38	$300.00	$75.61
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	119	104	$118.00	$86.60
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	119	11	$555.00	$179.84
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	57	32	$305.26	$80.63
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	40	40	$246.00	$154.11
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	21	14	$2885.00	$347.04
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	15	14	$1380.00	$540.02
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	13	12	$4969.00	$1161.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	6,864	273	$600.00	$369.56
92134 Imaging of retina	2,370	749	$148.00	$41.25
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,847	404	$493.34	$113.35
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,252	588	$212.00	$124.78
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	944	93	$1500.00	$949.98
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	218	63	$300.00	$76.40
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	194	185	$286.00	$84.53
92250 Photography of the retina	193	183	$162.00	$49.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	175	175	$300.00	$158.89
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	132	112	$118.00	$85.69
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	98	56	$50.00	$26.79
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	53	30	$45.00	$24.07
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	16	16	$4969.00	$1123.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	6,870	254	$599.30	$367.31
92134 Imaging of retina	2,258	706	$148.00	$40.05
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,821	371	$477.76	$109.57
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,037	545	$212.00	$120.59
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	856	102	$1485.98	$946.34
92226 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	310	150	$45.00	$24.01
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	273	214	$118.00	$83.29
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	243	231	$286.00	$76.85
92250 Photography of the retina	230	218	$162.00	$64.60
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	199	111	$50.00	$26.30
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	185	63	$300.00	$72.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	140	140	$300.30	$162.03
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	18	18	$342.00	$192.14
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	12	12	$4969.00	$1096.53

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX M6563

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 - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License TX M6563

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Retina Consultants Of Houston Pllc

4460 Bissonnet St, Bellaire, TX 774013234

Phone: 7135243434

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 29, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 29, 2017

Registered at 6560 FANNIN ST STE 750, SUITE 750, HOUSTON, TX 770302727 (Tel: 7135243434)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 29, 2017

Registered at 6560 FANNIN ST STE 750, SUITE 750, HOUSTON, TX 770302727 (Tel: 7135243434)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 29, 2017

Recorded as ERIC CHEN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 29, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #M6563 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active August 11, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location August 11, 2016

Registered at 6560 FANNIN ST STE 750, SUITE 750, HOUSTON, TX 770302727 (Tel: 7135243434)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address August 11, 2016

Registered at 6560 FANNIN ST STE 750, SUITE 750, HOUSTON, TX 770302727 (Tel: 7135243434)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 11, 2016

Recorded as ERIC CHEN, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 11, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #M6563 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1578521779

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 04, 2006

Last Update: March 29, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

6560 Fannin St Ste 750, Suite 750

Houston, TX 770302727

Phone: 7135243434

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