DOUGLAS A. CHEN M..D. – NPI #1295818599
Otolaryngology
An otolaryngologist who treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including disorders of hearing and balance. The additional training in otology and neurotology emphasizes the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, genetics, immunology, microbiology and the etiology of diseases of the ear and temporal bone.
DOUGLAS CHEN is an otolaryngologist located in PITTSBURGH, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1295818599 to DOUGLAS CHEN on October 23, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207YX0901X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Otolaryngology, specializing in Otology & Neurotology
The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 DOUGLAS CHEN below.
NPI Profile for
DOUGLAS A. CHEN
(more than 19 years ago)
SUITE 402
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212-4746 Phone: (412) 321-2480 Fax: (412) 321-4207
SUITE 402
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212 Phone: (412) 321-2480 Fax: (412) 321-4207
Identifiers for DOUGLAS CHEN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | HIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD | PA | 143167 |
| MEDICAID | PA | 0011027940001 |
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207YX0901X - Otolaryngology / Otology & Neurotology (Primary) |
PA | MD025303E |
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Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
DOUGLAS CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL320 EAST NORTH AVENUE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212 - FORBES HOSPITAL2570 HAYMAKER ROAD
MONROEVILLE, PA 15146 - JEFFERSON HOSPITAL565 COAL VALLEY ROAD
JEFFERSON HILLS, PA 15025 - ST CLAIR HOSPITAL1000 BOWER HILL ROAD
PITTSBURGH, PA 15243
- ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL320 EAST NORTH AVENUE
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