ELTON CHEN D.O. – NPI #1215226303
Internal Medicine
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
ELTON CHEN is a physician located in SUGAR LAND, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1215226303 to ELTON CHEN on March 30, 2011. 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 207RC0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine
The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Aug 30, 2016. 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 ELTON CHEN below.
NPI Profile for
ELTON CHEN
(more than 15 years ago)
SUITE 300
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479-4728 Phone: (281) 274-8050 Fax: (281) 275-0760
Identifiers for ELTON CHEN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD | TX | 8FZ841 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207RC0200X - Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine (Primary) |
TX | Q7161 |
| 390200000X - Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
MO | 2011019430 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
ELTON CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL16655 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
- HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL16655 SOUTHWEST FREEWAY
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