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DR. KATHLEEN CHEN M.D., M.S.
NPI 1316104490
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since May 17, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6701 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 824-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Kathleen Chen M.d., M.s. NPPES

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

DR. KATHLEEN CHEN M.D., M.S. (NPI 1316104490) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q5367) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Tufts University School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316104490
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHLEEN CHENCredential: M.D., M.S.
Location Address6701 FANNIN STHouston, TX 77030-2608
Mailing Address2 Greenway Plz, Suite 300Houston, TX 77046-0297 · (832) 828-3660
Phone(832) 824-1000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 2015
✔ NPI 1316104490 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q5367
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207LP3000X · License Q5367 (TX)
6701 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Moda Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kathleen Chen M.d., M.s. 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 ID2860630860
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151116002262
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kathleen Chen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Texas Children's Physician Group
0.2 mi
Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861675506 (832) 824-1000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

SONIA ANN MONTEIRO MD
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1000
MEENAKSHI G HEGDE MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1000
RYANN HATTORI CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1000
LAUREN WILSON CASEY PNP-AC
Nurse Practitioner
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1000
JACK DAVID MCGOWAN M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1000
MRS. TINA BRADSHAW PNP
Nurse Practitioner
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 822-1764
DR. GARY DAVID CLARK MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 822-5046
VERONICA A. VICTORIAN PA
Physician Assistant
6701 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1000

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 Kathleen Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathleen Chen is 1316104490. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2008.

Where is Kathleen Chen located?

Kathleen Chen practices at 6701 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 824-1000.

What is Kathleen Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Kathleen Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathleen 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kathleen Chen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathleen Chen reassigns Medicare benefits to Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kathleen Chen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kathleen Chen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Kathleen Chen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathleen Chen was last updated on August 5, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years 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.