CHRISTOPHER V. CHIEN M.D. – NPI #1477732535
Internal Medicine

Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHRISTOPHER CHIEN is a physician located in PORTLAND, OR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477732535 to CHRISTOPHER CHIEN on October 25, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RA0001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 05, 2026. 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 CHRISTOPHER CHIEN below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER V. CHIEN

NPI Number
1477732535
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER V. CHIEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
9427 SW BARNES RD STE 495
PORTLAND, OR 97225-6612
Phone: (503) 962-1000 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
3303 S Bond Ave
Portland, OR 97239-4501
Phone: (503) 494-1775
Fax: (503) 494-4749
501 N Graham St Ste 200
Portland, OR 97227-2000
Phone: (503) 413-4710
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 05, 2026

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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
207RA0001X
- Internal Medicine / Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (Primary)		 NC 219188
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease		 NC 219188
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 OR MD216308

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
R FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MED & SCI/CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2006
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
CHRISTOPHER CHIEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BETSY JOHNSON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      800 TILGHMAN DR
      DUNN, NC 28334
    • JOHNSTON HEALTH
      509 BRIGHT LEAF BLVD
      SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
    • REX HOSPITAL
      4420 LAKE BOONE TRAIL
      RALEIGH, NC 27607
    • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL
      101 MANNING DRIVE
      CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
    • WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      2700 WAYNE MEMORIAL DR
      GOLDSBORO, NC 27534

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