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DR. YUN-CHING CHEN M.D.
NPI 1437138799
Internal Medicine in Capitola, CA

Active since January 13, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jun 3, 2028
1715 42ND AVE STE B, CAPITOLA, CA 95010(831) 462-6013(831) 465-9519 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 19, 2022, Apr 29, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Yun-ching Chen M.d. NPPES

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

DR. YUN-CHING CHEN M.D. (NPI 1437138799) is an individual internal medicine provider in Capitola, California, licensed in California (C50623) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She has opted out of Medicare through June 3, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437138799
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. YUN-CHING CHENCredential: M.D.
Location Address1715 42ND AVE STE BCapitola, CA 95010-3557
Mailing AddressPo Box 1105Capitola, CA 95010-1105 · (831) 462-6013 · Fax (831) 465-9519
Phone(831) 462-6013
Fax(831) 465-9519
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 19, 2022
✔ NPI 1437138799 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · C50623
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.
1715 42ND AVE STE B, Capitola, CA 95010
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Yun-ching Chen Md

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Yun-ching Chen M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from June 3, 2014 through June 3, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJune 3, 2014
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJune 3, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95010 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
$141.77 typical visit price
range $62.97 – $186.69
Typical copayment $35.44 (range $15.74 – $46.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.72 typical visit price
range $21.02 – $153.16
Typical copayment $27.43 (range $5.25 – $38.29)
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

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SEAN WOOLERY DC
Chiropractor
1715 42ND AVE STE B
CAPITOLA, CA 95010
Santa Cruz County (831) 515-1700

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 Yun-ching Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yun-ching Chen is 1437138799. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 13, 2006. The provider is also known as Yun-Ching Chen MD.

Where is Yun-ching Chen located?

Yun-ching Chen practices at 1715 42nd Ave Ste B, Capitola, CA 95010. The listed phone number is (831) 462-6013.

What is Yun-ching Chen's specialty?

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

Is Yun-ching Chen enrolled in Medicare?

No. Yun-ching Chen has opted out of Medicare through June 3, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yun-ching Chen was last updated on February 19, 2022. 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.