DR. EDWIN CHEN MD, PHD
NPI 1619405149
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Sugar Land, TX

Q: What is Edwin Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edwin Chen is 1619405149. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2017.

Q: What is Edwin Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edwin Chen was last updated on May 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since May 29, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

14100 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 500, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478(346) 333-2356 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: May 26, 2026, Apr 20, 2026, Apr 14, 2026 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Edwin Chen Md, Phd NPPES

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

DR. EDWIN CHEN MD, PHD (NPI 1619405149) is an individual infectious disease provider in Sugar Land, Texas, licensed in Texas (U9227) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and maintains 7 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619405149

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X

Provider Legal NameDR. EDWIN CHENCredential: MD, PHD

Location Address14100 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 500Sugar Land, TX 77478-3483

Mailing AddressPo Box 58538Webster, TX 77598-8538

Phone(346) 333-2356

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateMay 29, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 26, 2026

✔ NPI 1619405149 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RI0200X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · U9227✔ Licensed in PA · MD480963

Definition

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License U9227 (TX), MD480963 (PA)

14100 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 500, Sugar Land, TX 77478

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Secondary Practice Locations 7

Location 1500 N Kobayashi Ste CWebster, TX 77598-4722 · Phone (281) 816-3092

Location 25656 Kelley StHouston, TX 77026-1967 · Phone (713) 566-5100

Location 3905 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 306Webster, TX 77598-4009 · Phone (281) 724-8332

Location 4500 N Kobayashi Ste AWebster, TX 77598-4722 · Phone (281) 724-7341

Location 5905 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 304Webster, TX 77598-4009 · Phone (281) 724-8336

Location 6200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213-2536 · Phone (412) 647-2345

Location 76411 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030-1501 · Phone (713) 704-4000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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

Dr. Edwin Chen Md, Phd 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 ID345696043

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240603003202

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.

41 services21 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.

18 services18 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450068

Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450184

Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450610

Location921 GessnerHouston, TX 77024 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77478 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

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