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DR. SAMANTHA LAU CHEN M.D.
NPI 1346669207
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Orange, CA

Active since April 08, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
101 THE CITY DR S, ORANGE, CA 92868(714) 456-5726 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 23, 2021, Feb 7, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Samantha Lau Chen M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SAMANTHA LAU CHEN M.D. (NPI 1346669207) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Orange, California, licensed in California (A142174) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Yale University School Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346669207
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAMANTHA LAU CHENCredential: M.D.
Location Address101 THE CITY DR SOrange, CA 92868-3201
Mailing AddressPo Box 3589Newport Beach, CA 92659-8589 · (657) 241-3600 · Fax (657) 241-7708
Phone(714) 456-5726
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSYale University School Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1346669207 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A142174
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A142174 (CA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207RG0300X · License A142174 (CA), 288718 (NY)
101 THE CITY DR S, Orange, CA 92868
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Samantha Fong-ting Lau Md

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 116105 Sand Canyon AveIrvine, CA 92618-3778 · Phone (949) 764-7647 · Fax (657) 241-7720
Location 21 Hoag Drive Building 41Newport Beach, CA 92663 · Phone (949) 764-7647 · Fax (657) 242-7720

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid05535653NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Samantha Lau 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 ID3274877444
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210712003745
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Samantha Chen reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Regents Of The University Of California-Irvine
Same address
Hospitalist
101 THE CITY DR S BLDG 1
Orange, CA 92868
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 250 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154479723 (714) 456-7002
Newport Palliative Care, PC
11 mi
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
16200 SAND CANYON AVE
Irvine, CA 92618
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447140983 (949) 873-6181
Pacific Hospitalist Associates A Medical Corporation
11 mi
Hospitalist
16300 SAND CANYON AVE STE 400
Irvine, CA 92618
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 105 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912330432 (949) 610-7245

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
237 services174 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.
121 services66 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
113 services107 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.
108 services74 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
91 services85 patients
Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes 99498
Advance care planning involves discussing and documenting your future health care preferences in case you're unable to make decisions for yourself. Each additional 30 minutes allows more time to explore your wishes, values, and goals for treatment.
27 services26 patients

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.

DR. ANKIT BHUPENDRA PATEL D.O.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
101 THE CITY DR S
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-5113
DR. LAURA CATHERINE SKOCZYLAS MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
101 THE CITY DR S, BUILDING 56, DEPARTMENT OF OB/GYN
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-8224
MICHAEL CHENG DO
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
101 THE CITY DR S
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-7110
AESTHETIC AND PLASTIC SURGERY INSTITUTE
Plastic Surgery
101 THE CITY DR S
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-2986
JOSEPH VILLARREAL M.D.
Emergency Medicine
101 THE CITY DR S, BUILDING 1A, ROOM 1009
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-5239
DEMI TRAN
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
101 THE CITY DR S, CITY TOWER, SUITE 400
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (171) 456-6693
DR. ISABEL CARLTON CLARK M.D.
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
101 THE CITY DR S
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-7890
DYLAN LUKATO
Emergency Medicine
101 THE CITY DR S
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (415) 218-8041

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 Samantha Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samantha Chen is 1346669207. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2014. The provider is also known as Samantha Fong-Ting Lau MD.

Where is Samantha Chen located?

Samantha Chen practices at 101 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868. The listed phone number is (714) 456-5726.

What is Samantha Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Samantha Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samantha 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 organizations bill Medicare for Samantha Chen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Samantha Chen reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: The Regents Of The University Of California-Irvine (Orange, CA), Newport Palliative Care, PC (Irvine, CA) and Pacific Hospitalist Associates A Medical Corporation (Irvine, CA). Each 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 Samantha Chen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samantha Chen was last updated on June 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.