SHENG CHEN MD – NPI #1386715779
Pathology

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pathology

SHENG CHEN is a pathologist located in NEW HYDE PARK, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386715779 to SHENG CHEN on November 10, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0101X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology

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 SHENG CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
SHENG CHEN

NPI Number
1386715779
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SHENG CHEN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
LIJMC-DEPT OF PATHOLOGY
270-05 76TH AVENUE
NEW HYDE PARK, NY 11040
Phone: (718) 470-7490 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207ZP0101X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology (Primary)		 NY 219898

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

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
SHENG CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CARLINVILLE AREA HOSPITAL
      20733 N BROAD STREET
      CARLINVILLE, IL 62626
    • MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
      701 N FIRST ST
      SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
    • TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      201 EAST PLEASANT STREET
      TAYLORVILLE, IL 62568

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