NING N. CHEN M.D., PH.D. – NPI #1255590378
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

NING CHEN is a pathologist located in BROOKLYN, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1255590378 to NING CHEN on June 04, 2008. 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 207ZP0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Sep 02, 2022. 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 NING CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
NING N. CHEN

NPI Number
1255590378
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NING N. CHEN
Other Name: NING CHEN
Credentials
M.D., PH.D.
Primary location
450 CLARKSON AVENUE
DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER / DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
BROOKLYN, NY 11203
Phone: (718) 270-2279 Fax: (718) 270-3313
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 02, 2022

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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
207ZP0102X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary)		 NY 266311
207ZP0007X
- Pathology / Molecular Genetic Pathology		 NY 266311
207ZH0000X
- Pathology / Hematology		 NY 266311
207ZC0006X
- Pathology / Clinical Pathology		 NY 266311

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
NING CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1000 MONTAUK HIGHWAY
      WEST ISLIP, NY 11795
    • MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER
      4802 TENTH AVENUE
      BROOKLYN, NY 11219
    • ST CATHERINE OF SIENA HOSPITAL
      50 ROUTE 25A
      SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
    • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL - THE HEART CENTER
      100 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
      ROSLYN, NY 11576
    • SUNY/DOWNSTATE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF BROOKLYN
      445 LENOX ROAD
      BROOKLYN, NY 11203

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