Dr. Catherine Chen
Dermatology in La Jolla, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 23+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Catherine Chen, MD, is a Dermatology specialist in La Jolla, California. She attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Dermatology. Dr. Catherine Chen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Scripps Health. Dr. Catherine Chen accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (858) 626-4123 to request Dr. Catherine Chen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Catherine Chen |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
6507911773 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Dermatology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 23 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Catherine Chen attended and graduated from University Of Southern California School Of Medicine in 2001.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1861653479
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Catherine Chen
Medical Licenses
Dr. Catherine Chen has been primarily specialized in Dermatology for over 23 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Dermatology
click for detail Dermatology A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
| A81072 | California |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Scripps Health | 902 |
Practice Locations
9888 Genesee Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037-1205
Phone: (858) 626-4123
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
9898 Genesee Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037-1205
Phone: (858) 455-9100
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
9896 Genesee Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037-1205
Phone: (858) 626-4123
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, April 21, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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