Dr Paul Hong-dze Chen, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Carlsbad, CA

Dr Paul Hong-dze Chen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Carlsbad, California. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice North County Laser Eye Associates, Apc and his current practice location is 1905 Calle Barcelona, Ste 208, Carlsbad, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 930-9696.

Dr Paul Hong-dze Chen is licensed to practice in California (license number A65156) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1760486419.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Hong-dze Chen, MD
1905 Calle Barcelona, Ste 208,
Carlsbad, CA 92009-8452
(760) 930-9696
(760) 930-9696

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Hong-dze Chen
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience28 Years
Location1905 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Paul Hong-dze Chen attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760486419
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/20/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658272745
  • Enrollment ID: I20040120001083

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Hong-dze Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760486419NPI-NPPES
9170433MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology A65156 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North County Laser Eye Associates, Apc27696241052

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Paul Hong-dze Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorth County Laser Eye Associates, Apc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952452450
PECOS PAC ID: 2769624105
Enrollment ID: O20130814000200

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Paul Hong-dze Chen is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Paul Hong-dze Chen, MD
1905 Calle Barcelona, Ste 208,
Carlsbad, CA 92009-8452

Ph: (760) 930-9696
Dr Paul Hong-dze Chen, MD
1905 Calle Barcelona, Ste 208,
Carlsbad, CA 92009-8452

Ph: (760) 930-9696

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