CHEN CHEN MD – NPI #1588628515
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

CHEN CHEN is a pathologist located in CONROE, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1588628515 to CHEN 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 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 17 years ago on Sep 11, 2009. 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 CHEN CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
CHEN CHEN

NPI Number
1588628515
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CHEN CHEN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
504 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
CONROE, TX 77304-2808
Phone: (936) 539-1111 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 4677
HOUSTON, TX 77210-4677
Phone: (713) 481-3544 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for CHEN CHEN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSTX8J5508
MEDICAIDTX193445701
MEDICAIDTX193445702
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)		 TX N0695
207ZC0500X
- Pathology / Cytopathology		 TX N0695

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
CHEN CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHI ST LUKE'S HEALTH BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ME
      6720 BERTNER AVE, STE MC1-266
      HOUSTON, TX 77030
    • MATAGORDA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      104 7TH STREET
      BAY CITY, TX 77414
    • SUTTER AMADOR HOSPITAL
      200 MISSION BLVD
      JACKSON, CA 95642
    • SUTTER MEDICAL CENTER, SACRAMENTO
      2825 CAPITOL AVENUE
      SACRAMENTO, CA 95816

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