Pauline Chen, DO
NPI 1871014837 · Ophthalmology Physician · Mankato, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pauline Chen, DO is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Mankato, MN (NPI 1871014837).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871014837
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5151009255 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
2,208 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 582 | $88 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 422 | $126 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 346 | $39 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 221 | $1 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 171 | $124 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 101 | $473 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 308 | 159 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 291 | 138 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 253 | 136 |
| Latanoprost | 189 | 64 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 88 | 53 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 77 | 38 |
| Timolol Maleate | 57 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 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
- 2017-06-29
- Last updated
- 2021-07-12
- Certified
- 2021-07-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pauline Chen's NPI number?
- Pauline Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871014837, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pauline Chen's specialty?
- Pauline Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pauline Chen located?
- Pauline Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1421 Premier Dr, Mankato, MN 56001-6076.
- What is Pauline Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pauline Chen is (507) 625-1811.
- Does Pauline Chen accept Medicare?
- Pauline Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pauline Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Pauline Chen's NPI (1871014837) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.