NEAL C. CHEN MD – NPI #1568426526
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

NEAL CHEN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568426526 to NEAL CHEN on April 14, 2006. 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 207XS0106X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 14 years ago on Aug 29, 2012. 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 NEAL CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
NEAL C. CHEN

NPI Number
1568426526
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NEAL C. CHEN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
834 CHESTNUT ST
SUITE G114
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107-5127
Phone: (610) 768-5940 Fax: (610) 768-5947
Mailing address
700 S HENDERSON RD
SUITE 200
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406-3530
Phone: (610) 768-5940 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for NEAL CHEN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERINDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSSPA3796116000
OTHERPENNSYLVANIA BLUE SHIELDPA2515377
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
207XS0106X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery (Primary)
NJ 25MA08818900
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery
PA MD440075

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
YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2001
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
NEAL CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
      75 FRANCIS STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02115
    • MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
      55 FRUIT STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02114
    • NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL
      2014 WASHINGTON STREET
      NEWTON, MA 02462
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • SPAULDING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
      300 FIRST AVENUE
      CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129

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