DR. TIMOTHY BING-TEE CHEN M.D.
NPI 1578893947
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Gaithersburg, MD

Active since January 07, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
655 WATKINS MILL RD, RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879(301) 848-5786 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 8, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 8, 2022, Jul 12, 2021, May 27, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Timothy Bing-tee Chen M.d. NPPES

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

DR. TIMOTHY BING-TEE CHEN M.D. (NPI 1578893947) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Gaithersburg, Maryland, licensed in Georgia (89546) and active in the NPI registry since January 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578893947
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. TIMOTHY BING-TEE CHENCredential: M.D.
Location Address655 WATKINS MILL RD, RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENTGaithersburg, MD 20879-3301
Mailing Address655 Watkins Mill Rd, Radiology DepartmentGaithersburg, MD 20879-3301 · (301) 848-5786
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJanuary 7, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 8, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 8, 2022
NPI 1578893947 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Licenses Licensed in GA · 89546 Licensed in IL · 036.136790 Licensed in NJ · 25MA08479200 Licensed in MD · D74221 Licensed in NY · 256404
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
655 WATKINS MILL RD, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

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

Dr. Timothy Bing-tee 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 ID9234307026
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120525000495, I20120629000310, I20181009000680
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.

Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml Q9967
Low osmolar contrast material with 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration is a diagnostic tool used in imaging procedures. It helps to enhance the visibility of specific areas in the body, aiding in accurate diagnosis. It's safe and generally well-tolerated by patients.
1,768 services17 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
22 services22 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 74176
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis is a non-invasive medical test. It uses special X-ray equipment to create detailed images of your abdominal and pelvic areas. This helps doctors examine organs, tissues, and vessels. No contrast dye is used in this procedure.
12 services12 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20879 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
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques
Percentage of final reports for patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CT with documentation that one or more of the following dose reduction techniques were used: - Automated exposure control - Adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size -…
100%32 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Pediatrics
655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Emergency Medicine
655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Pharmacist
655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Registered Nurse (Lactation Consultant)
655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
General Acute Care Hospital
655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography)
655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Audiologist
655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879

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 Timothy Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Timothy Chen is 1578893947. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 7, 2010.

Where is Timothy Chen located?

Timothy Chen practices at 655 Watkins Mill Rd Radiology Department, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. The listed phone number is (301) 848-5786.

What is Timothy Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Timothy Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Timothy 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Timothy Chen was last updated on February 8, 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.