Candice Chen, M.D.
NPI 1518038231 · Ophthalmology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Candice Chen, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1518038231).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518038231
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A86120 (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
19 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
760 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 298 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 167 | $138 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 141 | $30 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 115 | $71 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 39 | $179 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $30–$179 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 112 | 30 |
| Timolol Maleate | 70 | 16 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 55 | 14 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 38 | 11 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 28 | 11 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 25 | — |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 22 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 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
- 2006-11-13
- Last updated
- 2010-06-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Candice Chen's NPI number?
- Candice Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518038231, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Candice Chen's specialty?
- Candice Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Candice Chen located?
- Candice Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Stein Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095-0001.
- What is Candice Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Candice Chen is (310) 825-5000.
- Does Candice Chen accept Medicare?
- Candice Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Candice Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Candice Chen's NPI (1518038231) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-06-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.