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TZU-SHAO CHEN MD
NPI 1639361082
Anesthesiology in Allentown, PA

Active since August 09, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
17TH AND CHEW STREETS, STE 101, ALLENTOWN, PA 18105(610) 969-4370 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 20, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Tzu-shao Chen Md NPPES

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

TZU-SHAO CHEN MD (NPI 1639361082) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania, licensed in New York (260448) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Samaritan Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639361082
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameTZU-SHAO CHENCredential: MD
Location Address17TH AND CHEW STREETS, STE 101Allentown, PA 18105
Mailing Address1240 South Cedar Crest Blvd, Ste 410Allentown, PA 18103 · (610) 402-5200 · Fax (610) 402-1675
Phone(610) 969-4370
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 20, 2011
✔ NPI 1639361082 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 260448
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MT190153 (PA)
17TH AND CHEW STREETS, Allentown, PA 18105
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Tom Chen

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

Tzu-shao Chen Md 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 ID6507038304
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111019000806
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 5

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
53 services46 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
32 services32 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
29 services29 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Samaritan Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Watertown, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330157
Location830 Washington StreetWatertown, NY 13601 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Pre-operative OSA assessment
Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
100%70 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

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 Tzu-shao Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tzu-shao Chen is 1639361082. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2007. The provider is also known as Tom Chen.

Where is Tzu-shao Chen located?

Tzu-shao Chen practices at 17th And Chew Streets Ste 101, Allentown, PA 18105. The listed phone number is (610) 969-4370.

What is Tzu-shao Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Tzu-shao Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tzu-shao 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.

Is Tzu-shao Chen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tzu-shao Chen is affiliated with Samaritan Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tzu-shao Chen was last updated on May 20, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.