DR. TZE-MING CHEN M.D.
NPI 1215092705
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in San Francisco, CA

Active since December 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.04/100
CMS Quality Rating
2351 CLAY ST, SUITE 501, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115(415) 923-3421 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Tze-ming Chen M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. TZE-MING CHEN M.D. (NPI 1215092705) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (A78888) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215092705
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. TZE-MING CHENCredential: M.D.
Location Address2351 CLAY ST, SUITE 501San Francisco, CA 94115-1931
Mailing Address1655 Begen AveMountain View, CA 94040-3720 · (415) 559-1095
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateDecember 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 2007
NPI 1215092705 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in CA · A78888
Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License A78888 (CA)
2351 CLAY ST, San Francisco, CA 94115

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00A788881CA
Medicare UPINI06291CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Tze-ming Chen M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8123004694
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040625000367
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
123 services55 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
32 services18 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
18 services12 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94115 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$119.48 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $29.87 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.04/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.13
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost64.1

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$14.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier24 claims24 services$75.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Orthopaedic Surgery
2351 CLAY ST, STE 510
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2351 CLAY ST, 307A
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2351 CLAY ST, STE. 501
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2351 CLAY ST, 501
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2351 CLAY ST, SUITE 513F
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
2351 CLAY ST, SUITE 501
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2351 CLAY ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
Physician Assistant
2351 CLAY ST
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Tze-ming Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tze-ming Chen is 1215092705. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 26, 2006.

Where is Tze-ming Chen located?

Tze-ming Chen practices at 2351 Clay St Suite 501, San Francisco, CA 94115. The listed phone number is (415) 923-3421.

What is Tze-ming Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Tze-ming Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tze-ming Chen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tze-ming Chen was last updated on July 24, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.