Katherine Chen
NPI 1053638726 · Ophthalmology Physician · Glendale, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Chen is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Glendale, CA (NPI 1053638726).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053638726
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A136608 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 52 | 40 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 37 | 28 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 36 | 27 |
| Latanoprost | 19 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 17 | — |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 14 | 12 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-21
- Last updated
- 2024-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Chen's NPI number?
- Katherine Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053638726, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Chen's specialty?
- Katherine Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Katherine Chen located?
- Katherine Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 409 N Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91203-2001.
- What is Katherine Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Chen is (818) 265-7777.
- Does Katherine Chen accept Medicare?
- Katherine Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Chen's NPI (1053638726) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.