PENG R. CHEN M.D. – NPI #1053331900
Neurological Surgery
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
PENG CHEN is a neurological surgeon located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1053331900 to PENG CHEN on July 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jan 30, 2020. 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 PENG CHEN below.
NPI Profile for
PENG R. CHEN
(about 20 years ago)
HOUSTON, TX 77030-1534 Phone: (713) 486-8000 Fax: (713) 486-8088
HOUSTON, TX 77030-1541 Phone: (713) 486-7747 Fax:
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Identifiers for PENG CHEN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BCBS | TX | 8AA321 |
| OTHER | BCBSTX | TX | 8AR784 |
| OTHER | MEDICARE RR | TX | P00639900 |
| MEDICAID | TX | 183156203 | |
| MEDICAID | TX | 183156202 | |
| MEDICAID | TX | 183156201 | |
| MEDICAID | TX | 183156204 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207T00000X - Neurological Surgery (Primary) |
PA | MD426665 |
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
PENG CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER6411 FANNIN
HOUSTON, TX 77030 - MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
HOUSTON, TX 77008
- MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER6411 FANNIN
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