DR. ELIZABETH SHEN M.D.
NPI 1396124889
Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist in Irvine, CA

NPI Status: Active since May 29, 2015

Contact Information

15785 LAGUNA CANYON RD STE 300
IRVINE, CA
ZIP 92618
Phone: (949) 753-1163
Fax: (949) 753-1949

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 11
  • Ophthalmology
  • Cornea and External Diseases Specialist
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About ELIZABETH SHEN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Elizabeth Shen, a provider established in Irvine, California with a medical specialization in Ophthalmology, focusing in cornea and external diseases specialist and more than 11 years of experience. She graduated from University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine in 2015. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1396124889 assigned on May 2015. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207WX0120X with license number A146415 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1396124889
Provider Name
DR. ELIZABETH SHEN M.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
15785 LAGUNA CANYON RD STE 300 IRVINE, CA 92618
Location Phone
(949) 753-1163
Location Fax
(949) 753-1949
Mailing Address
15785 LAGUNA CANYON RD STE 300 IRVINE, CA 92618
Mailing Phone
(949) 753-1163
Mailing Fax
(949) 753-1949
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
2015
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-29-2015
Last Update Date
08-07-2023
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Secondary Locations

  • 2211 Bush St Fl 2
    San Francisco, CA 94115
    (415) 473-3333
  • 3375 SW Terwilliger Blvd
    Portland, OR 97239
    (503) 494-3000
  • 850 Health Sciences Rd
    Irvine, CA 92617
    (949) 824-2020

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Ophthalmology Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

Taxonomy Code
207WX0120X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A146415
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207W00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Ophthalmology

MD192812 (OR)
2207W00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Ophthalmology

146415 (CA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Connect 1500 Gold - EPO
  • Connect 6000 Silver - EPO
  • Connect 9800 Bronze - EPO
  • HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network - EPO
  • HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network - EPO
  • Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Elizabeth Shen is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Elizabeth Shen is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 143533216

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20200921002791

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Cataract surgery

Cataract surgery is a procedure to remove the lens of your eye when it becomes cloudy, which is called a cataract. A synthetic lens is then inserted to restore clear vision. The operation is typically done on an outpatient basis and is very safe and effective.

This service was performed for 11 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $35.59 for a new patient copayment and $19.49 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 92618 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $142.39
  • Minimum New Patient Price $62.96
  • Maximum New Patient Price $187.6
  • Average New Patient Copayment $35.59
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.74
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $46.9

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $77.96
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $20.84
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $153.61
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $19.49
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.21
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.4

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

MIPS Quality Measures

The following performance measures were reported under the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) quality measures program.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients
Advance Care Plan 1% 73
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%) 55% "Inverse Quality Measure"
This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better.
22
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record 33% 1399
One-Time Screening for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) for all Patients 0% 86
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented 0% 1332
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention 59% 157
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention 59% 157
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling 0% 95
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling 1% 95
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Reduction of Intraocular Pressure (IOP) by 15% OR Documentation of a Plan of Care 32% 22
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information 86% 1361

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1396124889, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
9
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 1 → 2 4 → 8 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 2 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 71

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1396124889.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ophthalmology
15785 LAGUNA CANYON RD STE 300
IRVINE, CA 92618
Ophthalmology
15785 LAGUNA CANYON RD STE 300
IRVINE, CA 92618

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1396124889, enumerated as an "individual" on May 29, 2015.

The provider is located at 15785 LAGUNA CANYON RD STE 300 IRVINE, CA 92618 and the phone number is (949) 753-1163.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207WX0120X and a focus in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Providence Health Plan. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.