FOSTER CHEN MD
NPI 1326399080
Orthopaedic Surgery in Lakewood, WA
About Foster Chen Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
FOSTER CHEN MD (NPI 1326399080) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Lakewood, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60948203) and active in the NPI registry since September 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi Health Good Samaritan, and maintains a secondary practice location in Tacoma.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Secondary Practice Location 1
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
Foster Chen Md 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Chi Health Good Samaritan
Acute Care Hospitals · Kearney, NESt Clare Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Lakewood, WASt Joseph Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98499 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Foster Chen's NPI number?
The NPI number for Foster Chen is 1326399080. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2012.
Where is Foster Chen located?
Foster Chen practices at 11307 Bridgeport Way SW Ste 220A, Lakewood, WA 98499. The listed phone number is (253) 985-6675.
What is Foster Chen's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is Foster Chen enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Foster 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.
Is Foster Chen affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Foster Chen is affiliated with Chi Health Good Samaritan, St Clare Hospital and St Joseph Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Foster Chen was last updated on January 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
