RONNIE CHEN MD
NPI 1871883884
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in La Jolla, CA

Active since April 11, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
10710 N TORREY PINES RD, LA JOLLA, CA 92037(858) 554-2626 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 7, 2025, Sep 20, 2016, Feb 19, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Ronnie Chen Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RONNIE CHEN MD (NPI 1871883884) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in La Jolla, California, licensed in California (A126317) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871883884
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameRONNIE CHENCredential: MD
Location Address10710 N TORREY PINES RDLa Jolla, CA 92037-1035
Mailing Address10790 Rancho Bernardo RdSan Diego, CA 92127-5705 · (858) 554-2626
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 7, 2025
NPI 1871883884 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License Licensed in CA · A126317
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0204X · License A126317 (CA)
10710 N TORREY PINES RD, La Jolla, CA 92037

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ronnie Chen Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1850517699
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140731000008
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152
This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.
93 services83 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
38 services32 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
31 services31 patients
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 49083
This procedure involves removing excess fluid from your abdominal cavity, which can relieve discomfort. A specialist uses imaging technology to guide a thin needle into the right spot. The fluid is then drained out safely.
21 services16 patients
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 77001
Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device insertion or removal is a procedure where a special X-ray, called a fluoroscope, is used to help accurately place or remove a device in a central vein. This device aids in delivering medications or collecting blood samples.
19 services19 patients
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 32555
This procedure, known as a thoracentesis, involves removing fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleural space. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision. It can help diagnose conditions or relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.
15 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92037 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

85.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.81
Promoting Interoperability82
Improvement Activities40
Cost64.54

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
10710 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
10710 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Emergency Medicine
10710 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
10710 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
10710 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Orthopaedic Surgery
10710 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
10710 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
Colon & Rectal Surgery
10710 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ronnie Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronnie Chen is 1871883884. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2011.

Where is Ronnie Chen located?

Ronnie Chen practices at 10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. The listed phone number is (858) 554-2626.

What is Ronnie Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Ronnie Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ronnie Chen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronnie Chen was last updated on January 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.