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Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS

(Jeffrey Chen, MD, MHS)

(260 Ratings)

Specializes in: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Physical Therapy, General Practice and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

University of Kansas School of Medicine

Professional interests include: neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, image guided procedures, and more.

9400 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

(858) 249-3800

Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS is an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, physical therapy, general practice and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS is affiliated with UC San Diego Health, Regents of the University of California and UC San Diego Health.

Office Locations

9400 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

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4250 First Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103

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Some issues Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS can help you with:

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

injections

sacroiliac joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS performed more injections, and sacroiliac (SI) joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

pain management

spinal injection

In 2012, Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS performed more major joint aspiration, pain management, and spinal injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2012 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	202
doctor visit	231

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	262

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	19
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2015 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	247
injections	170
nerve block	100
pain management	149
spinal procedures	124

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	30
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	44
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2016 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	111
doctor visit	291
injections	423
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve block	205
nerve procedures	12
pain management	324
spinal procedures	259

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	33
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2017 were injections, pain management, aspiration and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	107
doctor visit	325
injections	265
nerve block	20
pain management	158
spinal procedures	96

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	35
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2018 were injections, pain management, aspiration and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	150
doctor visit	262
injections	366
nerve block	30
pain management	216
spinal procedures	117

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	23
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2019 were injections, pain management, aspiration and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	166
doctor visit	293
injections	459
minimally invasive procedures	19
nerve block	73
nerve procedures	19
pain management	271
spinal procedures	151

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	15
Hispanic	28
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	44
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2020 were injections, pain management, aspiration and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	140
doctor visit	281
injections	406
minimally invasive procedures	25
nerve block	67
nerve procedures	25
pain management	264
spinal procedures	127

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	11
Hispanic	24
Asian	19
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	28
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2021 were injections, pain management, aspiration and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	196
doctor visit	339
injections	522
nerve block	100
pain management	290
spinal procedures	166

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	26
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	36
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2022 were injections, pain management, aspiration and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

aspiration	236
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	352
injections	626
minimally invasive procedures	71
nerve block	119
nerve procedures	71
pain management	391
spinal procedures	208

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	20
Hispanic	32
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	54
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in San Diego, CA were injections, pain management, diagnostic procedures and spinal procedures.

aspiration	140
decompression surgery	21
diagnostic procedures	202
doctor visit	288
injections	404
minimally invasive procedures	31
nerve block	89
nerve procedures	31
pain management	257
spinal procedures	156

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	233
Hispanic	28
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	81
85 and over	31
Less than 65	65
65 to 74	128

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	13
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pain Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Pain Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

Regents of the University of California

UC San Diego Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 260 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Vertos Medical, Inc.	$7,498 mild Device Kit $7,498
Boston Scientific Corporation	$6,507 GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $2,224	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $1,395	Superion $998	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $420	GENERAL - THERAPIES $408	Other $1,062
Abbott Laboratories	$5,968 PROCLAIM $3,156	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $1,447	Proclaim IPG $613	Octrode $288	ETERNA $158	Other $306
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$2,911 Drug Infusion Systems - Neuro $1,014	RESTORE $685	INTELLIS $556	PlasmaBlade $285	SYNCHROMED $242	Other $130
Spinal Simplicity, LLC	$2,063 HA MINUTEMAN G3-R $2,063
Other	$8,401 Superion ISS $1,888	Intracept $1,553	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $1,056	Nalu Neurostimulation System $934	Omnia $760	Other $2,209

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$20,943
Consulting Fee	$6,500
Travel and Lodging	$4,212
Education	$1,693

Research Payments

Dr. Jeffrey L. Chen, MD, MHS has received 2 research payments totaling $23,256.

Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Chen's specialties are general practice, physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation), and physical therapy. He practices in San Diego, CA. He is rated highly by his patients. Areas of expertise for Dr. Chen include joint pain, musculoskeletal pain, and neck pain. Dr. Chen is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Dr. Chen attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine.