Surgeon profile
Paul Chen, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Carlsbad, CA 92009NPI 1760486419
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
468 Medicare cases/yr
328 patients
4 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAG Laser Capsulotomy CPT 66821 | 248 | ▼ -8% | 170 |
| Complex Cataract Surgery CPT 66982 | 140 | ▼ -14% | 98 |
| Cataract Surgery with IOL CPT 66984 | 46 | ▲ +64% | 36 |
| SLT — Laser Trabeculoplasty CPT 65855 | 34 | ▲ +26% | 24 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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