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Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD

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(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

200 Jose Figueres Avenue Suite 240
San Jose, CA 95116

(408) 937-0928

Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD is a retina specialist in Santa Cruz, CA specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD is affiliated with El Camino Health, Sutter Health, Dignity Health, Astrana Health, Bay Area Care Partners, Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz, RETINAL DIAGNOSTIC CENTER A MEDICAL CORPORATION, DHMN - Santa Cruz DHMN - Ventura and RETINAL DIAGNOSTIC CENTER A MEDICAL CORP.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

1663 Dominican Way Suite 110-a
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

(831) 476-5888

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Sutter Health

200 Jose Figueres Avenue Suite 240
San Jose, CA 95116

(408) 937-0928

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3395 S. Bascom Avenue Suite 140
Campbell, CA 95008

(408) 559-0666

(408) 377-0811

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RETINAL DIAGNOSTIC CENTER A MEDICAL CORP

3803 S Bascom Avenue Suite 104
Campbell, CA 95008

(408) 559-0666

(408) 377-0811

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic B-scan

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD performed more diagnostic B-scan, eye procedures, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

In 2023, Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD treated as a retina specialist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	16
aspiration	902
diagnostic imaging	635
doctor visit	391
eye procedures	7588
injections	1124
laser treatment	29
photocoagulation	152
ultrasound (sonogram)	635

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD treated as a retina specialist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
aspiration	958
diagnostic imaging	645
doctor visit	412
eye procedures	8087
injections	1279
laser treatment	25
photocoagulation	143
ultrasound (sonogram)	645

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	482
Female	709

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	609
Black	0
Hispanic	123
Asian	430
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	435
From 75 to 84	417
85 and over	274
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD treated as a retina specialist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	950
diagnostic imaging	412
doctor visit	284
eye procedures	8328
injections	1087
photocoagulation	121
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	412

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	426
Female	661

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	597
Black	0
Hispanic	111
Asian	343
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	360
85 and over	269
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD treated as a retina specialist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, aspiration and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	682
diagnostic imaging	392
doctor visit	277
eye procedures	6831
injections	774
photocoagulation	111
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	392

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	822
Female	1270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1160
Black	0
Hispanic	254
Asian	600
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	770
From 75 to 84	676
85 and over	514
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD treated as a retina specialist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	61
diagnostic imaging	521
doctor visit	491
eye procedures	6684
injections	1110
laser treatment	13
photocoagulation	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	521

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	649

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	601
Black	0
Hispanic	135
Asian	283
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	393
From 75 to 84	361
85 and over	233
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD treated as a retina specialist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
diagnostic imaging	472
doctor visit	499
eye procedures	6857
injections	1245
photocoagulation	57
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	472

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	481
Female	686

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	707
Black	0
Hispanic	151
Asian	268
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	436
From 75 to 84	401
85 and over	257
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD treated as a retina specialist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
diagnostic imaging	530
doctor visit	313
eye procedures	7528
injections	1297
laser treatment	15
photocoagulation	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	530

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	507
Female	748

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	771
Black	0
Hispanic	156
Asian	278
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	457
From 75 to 84	461
85 and over	275
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD treated as a retina specialist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	92
diagnostic imaging	546
doctor visit	547
eye procedures	8007
injections	1560
laser treatment	14
photocoagulation	53
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	546

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	554
Female	813

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	888
Black	0
Hispanic	168
Asian	258
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	495
From 75 to 84	504
85 and over	292
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD treated as a retina specialist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
diagnostic imaging	405
doctor visit	352
eye procedures	6146
injections	1395
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	405

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	588

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	627
Black	0
Hispanic	98
Asian	199
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	342
From 75 to 84	367
85 and over	223
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD treated as a retina specialist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	525
doctor visit	381
eye procedures	7212
injections	1639
ultrasound (sonogram)	525

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	422
Female	632

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	713
Black	0
Hispanic	96
Asian	201
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	365
From 75 to 84	397
85 and over	251
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD treated as a retina specialist in Santa Cruz, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	516
doctor visit	259
eye procedures	7867
injections	1782
photocoagulation	48
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	516

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	440
Female	689

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	743
Black	0
Hispanic	105
Asian	238
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	388
From 75 to 84	440
85 and over	259
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD treated as a retina specialist in Santa Cruz, CA were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

ablation	14
aspiration	413
diagnostic imaging	509
doctor visit	382
eye procedures	7375
injections	1299
laser treatment	19
photocoagulation	79
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	509

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	676

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	281
Non-Hispanic White	674
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	127
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	398
85 and over	258
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	407

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. He completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certification: MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA and has a state license in California.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Certification: MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

El Camino Health

Sutter Health

Dignity Health

Astrana Health

Bay Area Care Partners

Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz

RETINAL DIAGNOSTIC CENTER A MEDICAL CORPORATION

DHMN - Santa Cruz DHMN - Ventura

RETINAL DIAGNOSTIC CENTER A MEDICAL CORP

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare.

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According to our sources, Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.83 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Cruz, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Howard H. Chen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$620 LUCENTIS $498	VABYSMO $122
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$291 Simbrinza $259	Pazeo $32
Allergan Inc.	$286 OZURDEX $286
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$185 Eylea $96	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $57	EYLEA HD $32
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$167 $167
Other	$622 PROLENSA $123	ILUVIEN $79	VABYSMO $72	P200TxE $58	SYFOVRE $52	Other $238

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,151
Entertainment	$20

Biography

Dr. Howard Chen is a physician who specializes in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Chen speaks the following foreign languages: Mandarin and Cantonese. He is professionally affiliated with Astrana Health, El Camino Health, and Dignity Health. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Yale University, Dr. Chen attended medical school at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. His average rating from his patients is 3.0 stars (out of 5). He is an in-network provider for Medicare insurance. Dr. Chen has an open panel in CAMPBELL, CA according to El Camino Health.

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