CHRISTOPHER CHEN MD – NPI #1356704407
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

CHRISTOPHER CHEN is a physician located in CONCORD, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1356704407 to CHRISTOPHER CHEN on April 05, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Aug 03, 2022. 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 CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER CHEN

NPI Number
1356704407
Enumeration Date

(more than 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER CHEN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2485 HIGH SCHOOL AVE STE 100
CONCORD, CA 94520-1816
Phone: (925) 671-0610 Fax: (925) 671-0878
1 Other location(s):
4610 X St Ste 4202
Sacramento, CA 95817
Phone: (916) 734-7797
Mailing address
1450 TREAT BLVD STE 300
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-2168
Phone: (925) 952-2828 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 03, 2022

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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
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 CA A161407

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 MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2016
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 CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - CONCORD CAMPUS
      2540 EAST ST
      CONCORD, CA 94520
    • JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS
      1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD
      WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598

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