ERIC CHEN M.D. – NPI #1912392820
Orthopaedic Surgery

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.

ERIC CHEN is an orthopaedic surgeon located in WEXFORD, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912392820 to ERIC CHEN on March 30, 2015. 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 207XS0114X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Oct 22, 2021. 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 ERIC CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
ERIC CHEN

NPI Number
1912392820
Enumeration Date

(more than 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ERIC CHEN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
UPMC MULTISPECIALTY GROUP, INC
7500 BROOKTREE RD
WEXFORD, PA 15090
Phone: (412) 367-0600 Fax: (412) 367-7079
Mailing address
7500 BROOKTREE RD STE 302
WEXFORD, PA 15090-9285
Phone: (412) 367-0600 Fax: (412) 367-7079
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 04, 2021

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Taxonomy Code(s)

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Additional Information

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
ERIC CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UPMC PASSAVANT
      9100 BABCOCK BOULEVARD
      PITTSBURGH, PA 15237

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