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Dr. Ming Chen, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

55 S Kukui Street Suite C109
Honolulu, HI 96813

(808) 531-8874

Dr. Ming Chen, MD is an ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Ming Chen, MD is affiliated with MING CHEN MD INC.

Office Locations

55 S Kukui Street Suite C109
Honolulu, HI 96813

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

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

punctal plug insertion

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Ming Chen, MD had a list price for extraocular surgery, lacrimal surgery, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, punctal occlusion, punctal plug insertion, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Hawaii. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cataract surgery

cataract surgery with IOL implantation

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

extracapsular lens removal

fundus photography

intraocular lens implant

laser eye surgery

lens removal surgery

lens replacement surgery

secondary cataract surgery

simple cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, Dr. Ming Chen, MD had a list price for cataract surgery, cataract surgery with IOL implantation, extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation, extracapsular lens removal, fundus photography, intraocular lens (IOL) implant, laser eye surgery, lens removal surgery, lens replacement surgery, secondary cataract surgery, simple cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Hawaii. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI during 2012 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	25
doctor visit	380
eye procedures	877
laser treatment	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI during 2013 were eye procedures.

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

doctor visit	71
eye procedures	832

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	266
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	55
Less than 65	20

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	43
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	12
eye procedures	849
laser treatment	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	238
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	58
Less than 65	12

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	23
eye procedures	841
laser treatment	23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	448
Other	68
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	114
Less than 65	38

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

capsulotomy	30
eye procedures	944
laser treatment	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	225
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	58
Less than 65	18

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

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI during 2017 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

doctor visit	24
eye procedures	823
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	62
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	22
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	209
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	53
Less than 65	17

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ablation and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

ablation	122
doctor visit	22
eye procedures	902
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	187
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	210
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	44
Less than 65	14

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

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	4
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI during 2019 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ablation and laser treatment.

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

ablation	68
doctor visit	26
eye procedures	830
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	95
laser treatment	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	211
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	47
Less than 65	11

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	4
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI during 2020 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ablation.

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

ablation	56
eye procedures	608
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	56

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	160
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	37
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI during 2021 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ablation.

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

ablation	47
eye procedures	634
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	47

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	162
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

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

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	17
eye procedures	694
laser treatment	18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	162
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	42
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Honolulu, HI were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, ablation and capsulotomy.

ablation	73
capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	90
eye procedures	803
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	89
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	208
Non-Hispanic White	6
Hispanic	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	26

**Age**
75 to 84	101
85 and over	39
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	109

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

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	1
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	7
Dementia	6

Education & Training

He has a state license in Hawaii.

Licensed In: Hawaii

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

MING CHEN MD INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ming Chen, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ming Chen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Honolulu, HI.

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Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$14,031 ORA $3,663	Cataract Equipment $1,985	AcrySof $139	CataractEquipment $111	ReSTOR $40	Other $8,092
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$4,494 PROLENSA $1,555	STELLARIS $1,500	CRYSTALENS $1,200	LOTEMAX GEL $120	ENVISTA $119
Allergan Inc.	$2,336 RESTASIS $671	OZURDEX $529	COMBIGAN $498	LUMIGAN $164	ALPHAGAN P $9	Other $464
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$2,211 STELLARIS $2,060	APRISO $114	LOTEMAX SM $37
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$2,097 ALREX $1,500	VYZULTA $538	LOTEMAX GEL $39	LOTEMAX $20
Other	$7,262 RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $1,273	Bromsite $359	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $344	PROLENSA $305	ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $284	Other $4,696

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$16,300
Food and Beverage	$9,827
Travel and Lodging	$2,545
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$2,060
Consulting Fee	$1,200
Other	$499

Biography

Dr. Ming Chen, who practices in Honolulu, HI, is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5).

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

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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