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Dr. Catherine Chen, MD

Allen, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chen, Ophthalmologist in Allen, TX?

    Dr. Catherine Chen, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Allen, TX. She is board certified. Dr. Chen completed her residency at Swedish Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Chen is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (972) 908-2555.

    Where did Dr. Chen go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Swedish Med Ctr, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Chen speak?

    Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Chen treat?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Chen diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Chen. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Alternating Crossed Eyes
    • Alternating Walleye
    • Esotropia
    • Inward Turning Eye
    • Walleye
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Alternating esotropia
    • Eyes take turns crossing
    • Intermittent esotropia
    • Alternating exotropia
    • Eyes take turns turning out
    • Intermittent exotropia
    • Crossed Eyes
    • Convergent Strabismus
    • Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
    • Accommodative Squint
    • Exotropia
    • Divergent strabismus
    • Outward turning eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5005: Alternating esotropia
    • H5015: Alternating exotropia
    • H5000: Unspecified esotropia
    • H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
    • H5010: Unspecified exotropia

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Follicular Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H10433: Chronic follicular conjunctivitis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Eyelashes Growing Inward
    • Chalazion
    • Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Trichiasis
    • Misdirected Eyelashes
    • Ingrown Eyelashes
    • Meibomian cyst
    • Eyelid cyst
    • Stye-like bump
    • Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
    • Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
    • Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02052: Trichiasis without entropion right lower eyelid
    • H02055: Trichiasis without entropion left lower eyelid
    • H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid
    • H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Blepharitis
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Inflamed eyelids
    • Eyelid margin inflammation
    • Crusty eyelids
    • Eyelid irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H01002: Unspecified blepharitis right lower eyelid
    • H01003: Unspecified blepharitis right eye, unspecified eyelid
    • H01004: Unspecified blepharitis left upper eyelid

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Farsightedness
    • Astigmatism
    • Refractive Errors
    • Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision
    • Hyperopia
    • Long-sightedness
    • Hypermetropia
    • Blurred Vision
    • Distorted Vision
    • Eye Curvature Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral
    • H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
    • H52203: Unspecified astigmatism, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Tears
    • Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
    • Narrow Tear Duct in Baby

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct

    Also known as:

    • Nose Malformation at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nose Birth Defect
    • Abnormal Nose Shape
    • Congenital Nasal Anomaly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q308: Other congenital malformations of nose

    Also known as:

    • Convergence Insufficiency
    • Eye Movement Disorder
    • Convergence disorder
    • Eye teaming problem
    • Near vision difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5111: Convergence insufficiency

    What procedures does Dr. Chen perform?

    As a Ophthalmologist, Dr. Chen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Chen. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Crossed Eye Surgery (One Muscle)
    • Complex Strabismus Surgery
    • Eye Muscle Surgery for Strabismus
    • Eye Muscle Transposition Surgery
    • Strabismus Repair
    • Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Ocular Muscle Adjustment
    • Crossed Eye Surgery with Scarring
    • Restrictive Myopathy Strabismus Repair
    • Difficult Eye Alignment Surgery
    • Strabismus Correction Surgery
    • Crossed Eyes Surgery
    • Wall Eyes Surgery
    • Paretic Extraocular Muscle Surgery
    • Strabismus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67311: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 horizontal muscle
    • 67332: Strabismus surgery on patient with scarring of extraocular muscles (eg, prior ocular injury, strabismus or retinal detachment surgery) or restrictive myopathy (eg, dysthyroid ophthalmopathy) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 67314: Strabismus surgery, recession or resection procedure; 1 vertical muscle (excluding superior oblique)
    • 67320: Transposition procedure (eg, for paretic extraocular muscle), any extraocular muscle (specify) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
    • Anesthesia
    • Eyelid Cyst Excision
    • Stye Removal Surgery
    • Chalazion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Tear Duct Balloon Dilation
    • Nasolacrimal Duct Dilation
    • Blocked Tear Duct Ballooning
    • Tear Duct Probing with Balloon

    CPT Codes:

    • 68816: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with transluminal balloon catheter dilation

    Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 908-2555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Allen, TX?

    Dr. Chen in Allen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • MBA Benefit Administrators

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chen's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Chen's Primary Practice

    1105 Central Expy N Ste 240

    Allen, TX 75013

    (972) 908-2555

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    What is Dr. Chen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790750461.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chen?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chen

    What is Dr. Catherine Chen's specialty?

    Dr. Chen is a Ophthalmologist near Allen, TX. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Chen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Catherine Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Catherine Chen accepting new patients in Allen, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Chen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Catherine Chen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (972) 908-2555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Catherine Chen?

    Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (972) 908-2555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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