ALEXANDER K. CHEN M.D. – NPI #1164537858
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ALEXANDER CHEN is a physician located in WOODLAND, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1164537858 to ALEXANDER CHEN on August 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Sep 23, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ALEXANDER CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
ALEXANDER K. CHEN

NPI Number
1164537858
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALEXANDER K. CHEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
632 W GIBSON RD
WOODLAND, CA 95695-5169
Phone: (530) 668-2600 Fax: (530) 661-0880
Mailing address
3400 DATA DR
ATTN CREDENTIALING/PAYER ENROLLMENT
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95670-7956
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 CA G85900

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1990
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ALEXANDER CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WOODLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1325 COTTONWOOD STREET
      WOODLAND, CA 95695
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ADVANCED HOME HEALTH, INC
      4354 AUBURN BLVD, SUITE 300
      SACRAMENTO, CA 95841
    • CARINGHAND HOME HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC
      7248 S LAND PARK DR SUITE 201
      SACRAMENTO, CA 95831
    • COLUSA MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH
      199 E WEBSTER STREET
      COLUSA, CA 95932
    • PROHEALTH HOME CARE, INC
      1375 EXPOSITION BLVD, SUITE 250A
      SACRAMENTO, CA 95815
    • WOODLAND HEALTHCARE HOME HEALTH
      1207 FAIRCHILD COURT
      WOODLAND, CA 95695
  • NURSING HOME
    • ALDERSON CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
      124 WALNUT STREET
      WOODLAND, CA 95695
  • HOSPICE
    • YOLO HOSPICE
      1909 GALILEO COURT, SUITE A
      DAVIS, CA 95618

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