WEI-TZUOH CHEN MD – NPI #1184732398
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

WEI-TZUOH CHEN is a physician located in VISALIA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1184732398 to WEI-TZUOH CHEN on August 28, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 15 years ago on Jun 24, 2011. 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 WEI-TZUOH CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
WEI-TZUOH CHEN

NPI Number
1184732398
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WEI-TZUOH CHEN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
431 S BRIDGE STREET
VISALIA, CA 93277
Phone: (559) 732-4662 Fax: (559) 636-2733
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for WEI-TZUOH CHEN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA00A346400
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 A34640
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology		 CA A34640

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
WEI-TZUOH CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTIST HEALTH HANFORD
      115 MALL DRIVE
      HANFORD, CA 93230
    • ADVENTIST HEALTH REEDLEY
      372 W CYPRESS AVE
      REEDLEY, CA 93654
    • ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE
      869 NORTH CHERRY STREET
      TULARE, CA 93274
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA COALINGA DIALYSIS
      1147 PHELPS AVE
      COALINGA, CA 93210
    • DAVITA HANFORD DIALYSIS
      402 W. Eighth Street
      Hanford, CA 93230
    • DAVITA LEMOORE DIALYSIS
      1345 W. Bush Street
      Lemoore, CA 93245
    • DAVITA SEQUOIA DIALYSIS
      440 N. 11th Street
      HANFORD, CA 93230
    • DAVITA VISALIA DIALYSIS
      5429 W. Cypress Avenue
      Visalia, CA 93277

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