RYAN C. CHEN M.D. – NPI #1427109313
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

RYAN CHEN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in MARIETTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1427109313 to RYAN CHEN on January 16, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 Jul 25, 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 RYAN CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
RYAN C. CHEN

NPI Number
1427109313
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RYAN C. CHEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
61 WHITCHER ST NE
SUITE 1100
MARIETTA, GA 30060-1176
Phone: (770) 422-3290 Fax: (770) 422-0287
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RYAN CHEN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDGA452932121A
MEDICAIDGA452932121D
MEDICAIDGA452932121E
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)		 GA 062105

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Additional Information

Education
EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2003
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
RYAN CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • WELLSTAR COBB MEDICAL CENTER
      3950 AUSTELL RD
      AUSTELL, GA 30106
    • WELLSTAR KENNESTONE HOSPITAL
      677 CHURCH STREET
      MARIETTA, GA 30060
    • WELLSTAR PAULDING HOSPITAL
      2518 JIMMY LEE SMITH PARKWAY
      HIRAM, GA 30141
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • WELLSTAR WINDY HILL HOSPITAL
      2540 WINDY HILL ROAD
      MARIETTA, GA 30067

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