Bryan Chen, MD
NPI 1518919703 · Dermatology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bryan Chen, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1518919703).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518919703
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A79823 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Procedural Dermatology Physician207NS0135X
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
883 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 | 219 | $97 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 210 | $8 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 95 | $105 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 93 | $56 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 15 Or More Growths17004 | 83 | $186 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth11103 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 79 | 49 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 72 | 52 |
| Ketoconazole | 58 | 38 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 53 | 15 |
| Hydrocortisone | 53 | 37 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 47 | 20 |
| Acitretin | 31 | — |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,885 across 80 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
- 2006-05-16
- Last updated
- 2008-11-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bryan Chen's NPI number?
- Bryan Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518919703, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bryan Chen's specialty?
- Bryan Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bryan Chen located?
- Bryan Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 10672 Wexford Street, San Diego, CA 92131-3974.
- What is Bryan Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bryan Chen is (858) 693-3000.
- Does Bryan Chen accept Medicare?
- Bryan Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bryan Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Bryan Chen's NPI (1518919703) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-11-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.