WEI F. CHEN MD – NPI #1275736290
Surgery

A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

WEI CHEN is a surgeon located in CLEVELAND, OH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275736290 to WEI CHEN on June 07, 2007. 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 2086S0122X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Mar 04, 2020. 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 WEI CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
WEI F. CHEN

NPI Number
1275736290
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WEI F. CHEN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
9500 EUCLID AVE.
A60
CLEVELAND, OH 44195
Phone: (216) 444-5415 Fax: (216) 444-9419
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 04, 2020

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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
2086S0122X
- Surgery / Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Primary)		 IA 39948
2086S0105X
- Surgery / Surgery of the Hand		 IA 39948

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

Education
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER - Graduated 2002
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
WEI CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CLEVELAND CLINIC
      9500 EUCLID AVENUE
      CLEVELAND, OH 44195
    • FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL
      18101 LORAIN AVENUE
      CLEVELAND, OH 44111
    • HILLCREST HOSPITAL
      6780 MAYFIELD ROAD
      MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124

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