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MINGWEI CHEN M.D.
NPI 1366855447
Internal Medicine in Durham, NC

Active since June 06, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2310 ERWIN RD DURHAM, DURHAM, NC 27710(919) 954-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 13, 2024, Apr 27, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mingwei Chen M.d. NPPES

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

MINGWEI CHEN M.D. (NPI 1366855447) is an individual internal medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2015-01540) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366855447
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMINGWEI CHENCredential: M.D.
Location Address2310 ERWIN RD DURHAMDurham, NC 27710-4160
Mailing Address2310 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27710-0001
Phone(919) 954-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateApril 13, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1366855447 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2015-01540
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
2310 ERWIN RD DURHAM, Durham, NC 27710
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1366855447NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee.Insurance ›

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

Mingwei 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 ID8426365354
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150909003098
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.

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.
169 services83 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
67 services65 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.
49 services29 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.
24 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27710 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$17.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Mingwei Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mingwei Chen is 1366855447. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2014.

Where is Mingwei Chen located?

Mingwei Chen practices at 2310 Erwin Rd Durham, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (919) 954-3000.

What is Mingwei Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Mingwei Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mingwei 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.

What insurance does Mingwei Chen accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Mingwei 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.

Is Mingwei Chen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mingwei Chen is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mingwei Chen was last updated on April 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.