CHRISTOPHER S. CHEN MD – NPI #1982047031
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

CHRISTOPHER CHEN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in GETTYSBURG, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982047031 to CHRISTOPHER CHEN on April 09, 2013. 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 2 years ago on May 20, 2024. 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 CHRISTOPHER CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER S. CHEN

NPI Number
1982047031
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER S. CHEN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
18 DEATRICK DR
GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
Phone: (717) 339-2500 Fax: (717) 339-2502
1 Other location(s):
9300 DeWitt Loop
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5285
Phone: (571) 231-3224
Mailing address
601 MEMORY LN
YORK, PA 17402-2231
Phone: (717) 851-1405 Fax: (717) 851-6969
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 20, 2024

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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)		 KS 04-41856
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
208D00000X
- General Practice		 NE 28052

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
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2013
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
CHRISTOPHER CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MINNIE HAMILTON HEALTH SYSTEM
      186 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      GRANTSVILLE, WV 26147
    • SALINA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
      400 SOUTH SANTA FE AVENUE
      SALINA, KS 67401
    • STONEWALL JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      230 HOSPITAL PLAZA
      WESTON, WV 26452

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