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CHENG-YEN CHARLES CHEN M.D.
NPI 1386179968
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since April 20, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1313 HERMANN DR, HOUSTON, TX 77004(713) 527-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 20, 2021, Apr 20, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Cheng-yen Charles Chen M.d. NPPES

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

CHENG-YEN CHARLES CHEN M.D. (NPI 1386179968) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S3802) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386179968
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCHENG-YEN CHARLES CHENCredential: M.D.
Location Address1313 HERMANN DRHouston, TX 77004-7005
Mailing Address4507 Summer LksSugar Land, TX 77479-2053
Phone(713) 527-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 20, 2021
✔ NPI 1386179968 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S3802
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1313 HERMANN DR, Houston, TX 77004
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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, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and more.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

Cheng-yen Charles 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 ID2769757996
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200505001198
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
172 services162 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
55 services54 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
33 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450659
Location1313 Hermann DrHouston, TX 77004 · Harris County
Emergency services

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450844
Location18220 State Highway 249Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77004 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

JAMES R JISTEL M.D.
Anesthesiology
1313 HERMANN DR, SUITE 270
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Harris County (281) 444-3681
HOUSTON - PPH, LLC
General Acute Care Hospital
1313 HERMANN DR
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Harris County (713) 527-5000
SAIQA HASAN
Speech-Language Pathologist
1313 HERMANN DR
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Harris County (713) 527-5000
TEXAS EM-1 MEDICAL SERVICES, PA
Nurse Practitioner
1313 HERMANN DR
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Harris County (713) 527-5129
DR. SCOTT RANDEL BARTELS M.D.
Internal Medicine
1313 HERMANN DR
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Harris County (713) 527-5000
QUESTCARE INTENSIVISTS PLLC
Hospitalist
1313 HERMANN DR
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Harris County (713) 527-5000
MISS JOYCE YAMADA LMSW
Social Worker
1313 HERMANN DR
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Harris County (713) 527-5482
MRS. MELISSA ZIGMOND SMITH
Occupational Therapist
1313 HERMANN DR
HOUSTON, TX 77004
Harris County (713) 527-5453

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 Cheng-yen Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cheng-yen Chen is 1386179968. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2017.

Where is Cheng-yen Chen located?

Cheng-yen Chen practices at 1313 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004. The listed phone number is (713) 527-5000.

What is Cheng-yen Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Cheng-yen Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cheng-yen 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 Cheng-yen Chen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit and UnitedHealthcare list Cheng-yen 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 Cheng-yen Chen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cheng-yen Chen is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center and Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cheng-yen Chen was last updated on August 20, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.