MING CHEN M.D., PH.D. – NPI #1679766604
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

MING CHEN is a physician located in AMARILLO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679766604 to MING CHEN on August 22, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RR0500X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Dec 07, 2021. 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 MING CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
MING CHEN

NPI Number
1679766604
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MING CHEN
Credentials
M.D., PH.D.
Primary location
6700 W 9TH AVE
AMARILLO, TX 79106-1701
Phone: (806) 358-0200 Fax: (806) 356-5590
Mailing address
PO BOX 840020
DALLAS, TX 75284-0020
Phone: (806) 358-0200 Fax: (806) 356-5590
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 07, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for MING CHEN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTX295084202
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
207RR0500X
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary)		 TX N8171

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

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
MING CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GOLDEN PLAINS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      100 MEDICAL DRIVE
      BORGER, TX 79007
    • HEREFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      801 EAST THIRD
      HEREFORD, TX 79045
    • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF TEXAS COUNTY AUTHORITY
      520 MEDICAL DRIVE
      GUYMON, OK 73942
    • PAMPA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1 MEDICAL PLAZA
      PAMPA, TX 79065
    • UNION COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
      300 WILSON STREET
      CLAYTON, NM 88415

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