TZE-MING CHEN M.D. – NPI #1215092705
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

TZE-MING CHEN is a physician located in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1215092705 to TZE-MING CHEN on December 26, 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 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 24, 2007. 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 TZE-MING CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
TZE-MING CHEN

NPI Number
1215092705
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
TZE-MING CHEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2351 CLAY ST
SUITE 501
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115-1931
Phone: (415) 923-3421 Fax:
Mailing address
1655 BEGEN AVE
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3720
Phone: (415) 559-1095 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
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary)		 CA A78888
207RC0200X
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine		 CA A78888

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
PERELMAN SCHOOL OF MED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - Graduated 1999
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
TZE-MING CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER - MISSION BERNAL
      3555 CESAR CHAVEZ
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110
    • CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER- VAN NESS CAMPUS
      1101 VAN NESS AVENUE
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
    • CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP
      601 DUBOCE AVENUE
      SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117
    • HIGHLAND HOSPITAL
      1411 EAST 31ST STREET
      OAKLAND, CA 94602

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