ANDREW L. CHEN M.D., M.S. – NPI #1235135476
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

ANDREW CHEN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in FRANCONIA, NH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1235135476 to ANDREW CHEN on June 22, 2005. 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 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Jan 08, 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 ANDREW CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
ANDREW L. CHEN

NPI Number
1235135476
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ANDREW L. CHEN
Credentials
M.D., M.S.
Primary location
1095 PROFILE ROAD
FRANCONIA, NH 03580
Phone: (603) 823-8600 Fax: (603) 823-8688
Mailing address
PO BOX 160
LITTLETON, NH 03561-0160
Phone: (603) 823-8600 Fax: (603) 823-8688
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ANDREW CHEN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDNH30204642
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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 NH 12418
174400000X
- Specialist		 NH 12418

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
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1997
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
ANDREW CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY HOSPITAL
      59 PAGE HILL ROAD
      BERLIN, NH 03570
    • LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
      600 ST JOHNSBURY ROAD
      LITTLETON, NH 03561
    • WEEKS MEDICAL CENTER
      173 MIDDLE STREET
      LANCASTER, NH 03584

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