David Chia, M.D. FACS MBA
NPI 1215970892 · Ophthalmology Physician · Irvine, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Chia, M.D. FACS MBA is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Irvine, CA (NPI 1215970892).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215970892
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D. FACS MBA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A95328 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,843 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 875 | $41 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 615 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 469 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 227 | $99 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 137 | $580 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 110 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 335 | 102 |
| Timolol Maleate | 124 | 41 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 83 | 22 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 68 | 50 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 40 | 27 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 32 | 22 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 27 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$461 across 13 records (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
- 2006-06-13
- Last updated
- 2025-10-07
- Certified
- 2025-10-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Chia's NPI number?
- David Chia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215970892, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Chia's specialty?
- David Chia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Chia located?
- David Chia's practice location on file with NPPES is 15785 Laguna Canyon Rd, Irvine, CA 92618-3165.
- What is David Chia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Chia is (949) 753-1163.
- Does David Chia accept Medicare?
- David Chia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Chia's NPI active?
- Yes — David Chia's NPI (1215970892) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.