DR. JAMES L CHEN M.D., M.P.H.
NPI 1306040548
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in San Francisco, CA

Q: What is James Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Chen is 1306040548. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2007.

Q: What is James Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Chen was last updated on April 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since June 12, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

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450 SUTTER ST, SUITE 400, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108(415) 900-3000(415) 900-3001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 10, 2025, Aug 23, 2020, May 11, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. James L Chen M.d., M.p.h. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES L CHEN M.D., M.P.H. (NPI 1306040548) is an individual sports medicine provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (A102032) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306040548

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES L CHENCredential: M.D., M.P.H.

Location Address450 SUTTER ST, SUITE 400San Francisco, CA 94108-4206

Mailing Address450 Sutter St, Suite 400San Francisco, CA 94108-4206 · (415) 900-3000 · Fax (415) 900-3001

Phone(415) 900-3000

Fax(415) 900-3001

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Davis School Of MedicineGraduated 2006

Enumeration DateJune 12, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateApril 10, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 10, 2025

✔ NPI 1306040548 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0005X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A102032

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

450 SUTTER ST, San Francisco, CA 94108

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James L Chen M.d., M.p.h. 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 ID8729235601

PECOS Enrollment IDI20121001000202

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 10

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

201 services119 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

172 services57 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

149 services109 patients

Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.

94 services48 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

82 services82 patients

Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose J7321

Hyaluronan or derivatives like Hyalgan, Supartz, or Visco-3, are used in intra-articular injections for joint pain relief. They help by improving joint lubrication, reducing inflammation, and promoting tissue healing. Each dose is administered directly into the joint space.

81 services15 patients

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.

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MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

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Improvement Activities

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.

J.C. SIMPSON & ASSOC. RPT, INC.

Specialist

450 SUTTER ST, #1003
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108

San Francisco County (415) 433-3457

NORMAN H EPSTEIN MD, JOHN H EPSTEIN MD, AND DENNY L TUFFANELLI MD, INC

Dermatology

450 SUTTER ST, SUITE 1306
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108

San Francisco County (415) 781-4083

UNION SQUARE DERMATOLOGY A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

Dermatology

450 SUTTER ST, SUITE 830
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108

San Francisco County (415) 393-0550

DR. MICHAEL HIPOLITO M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

450 SUTTER ST, SUITE 1728
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108

San Francisco County (415) 347-8580

LENORE C. TERR M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

450 SUTTER ST, SUITE 2534
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108

San Francisco County (415) 433-7800

ANTONIA BERCOVICI, PH.D. INC.

Psychologist (Clinical)

450 SUTTER ST, SUITE 2116
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108

San Francisco County (415) 395-9299

ADVANCED ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE INC

Orthopaedic Surgery

450 SUTTER ST, SUITE 400
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108

San Francisco County (415) 900-3000

DR. JAMES C. PIEPERGERDES M.D.

Otolaryngology

450 SUTTER ST, SUITE 933
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108

San Francisco County (415) 362-5443

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 James Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Chen is 1306040548. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2007.

Where is James Chen located?

James Chen practices at 450 Sutter St Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94108. The listed phone number is (415) 900-3000.

What is James Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is James Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 James Chen was last updated on April 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.