BENJAMIN CHEN
NPI 1407201858
Internal Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Q: What is Benjamin Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Chen is 1407201858. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2016.

Q: What is Benjamin Chen's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Chen was last updated on April 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since May 03, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

83.84/100

CMS Quality Rating

1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-4549 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 23, 2026, Sep 16, 2025, Jun 18, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Benjamin Chen NPPES

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

BENJAMIN CHEN (NPI 1407201858) is an individual internal medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Texas (W2487) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unm Hospital, and is a graduate of Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407201858

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN CHEN

Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HWYNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Mailing Address800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310 · (505) 272-1476

Phone(504) 842-4549

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateMay 3, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 23, 2026

✔ NPI 1407201858 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · W2487✔ Licensed in NM · MD2019-0615

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.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License MD2019-0615 (NM)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121

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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

Benjamin Chen 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 ID4284920240

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190918003207

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.

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.

70 services28 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.

63 services30 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.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Unm Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number320001

Location2211 Lomas Boulevard NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Presbyterian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number320021

Location1100 Central Avenue SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 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

$128.88 typical visit price

range $55.50 – $170.30

Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$98.35 typical visit price

range $17.42 – $138.03

Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

83.84/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

84.59

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

58.63

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

5 suppliers32 claims32 services$14.32 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers24 claims24 services$75.18 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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