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DEBORAH K CHEN MD
NPI 1639675416
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Asheville, NC

Active since April 02, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 771-5500(828) 257-4750 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 5, 2026, Sep 10, 2025, Dec 20, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Deborah K Chen Md NPPES

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

DEBORAH K CHEN MD (NPI 1639675416) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2019-01933) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Haywood Regional Medical Center, and maintains 5 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639675416
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDEBORAH K CHENCredential: MD
Location Address119 HENDERSONVILLE RDAsheville, NC 28803-2868
Mailing Address1070 Tunnel Rd Bldg 1, Suite 10-339Asheville, NC 28805-2014
Phone(828) 771-5500
Fax(828) 257-4750
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc)Graduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1639675416 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2019-01933
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD, Asheville, NC 28803
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Deborah Kuan-mei Chen Md

Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 1706 N 8th AveDillon, SC 29536-2540 · Phone (843) 841-3825
Location 235 Facility DrClyde, NC 28721-9438 · Phone (828) 452-5042
Location 350 E Hospital St Ste 2Manning, SC 29102-3149 · Phone (803) 433-0797
Location 4101 E Wood StSpartanburg, SC 29303-3040 · Phone (864) 560-6000
Location 5100 Hospital DrHendersonville, NC 28792-5272 · Phone (828) 684-8501

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare, Molina Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Deborah K 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 ID840547972
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220715001368
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Deborah Chen reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc.
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
Asheville, NC 28803
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 215 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265549919 (828) 771-5500
Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC
23 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
262 LEROY GEORGE DR
Clyde, NC 28721
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 456 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932925062 (615) 920-7000
Spartanburg Medical Center
33 mi
Family Medicine
133 NORTH HOWARD AVENUE
Landrum, SC 29356
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1639273386 (South Carolina), NPI 1144466251 (South Carolina)
  • 308 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427096528 (864) 457-3838
Union Medical Center
76 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1201 FURMAN L FENDLEY HWY STE C
Union, SC 29379
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275035255 (864) 427-8380
Obhg North Carolina, P.C.
99 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Obhg North Carolina PC
  • 196 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124300876 (800) 967-2289
Mcleod Physician Associates II
176 mi
Psychiatry
701 CASHUA FERRY RD
Darlington, SC 29532
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 878 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629189766 (843) 777-4217
Mcleod Health Clarendon
178 mi
Rural Health
755 E SMITH ST
Timmonsville, SC 29161
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 215 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003461773 (843) 346-3900

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Haywood Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Clyde, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340184
Location262 Leroy George DriveClyde, NC 28721 · Haywood County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28803 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

MISSION HOSPITALS, INC.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 213-1740
DR. URSULA FRITZI HARKNESS M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 771-5504
POLLY CHADWICK MOLDEN CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 771-5500
HILLARY ERIN ANDERSON LCSW, LCAS
Social Worker (Clinical)
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 418-0688
ANN D BROWN CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 771-5500
DR. CAROLINE MORGAN FRYAR MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 771-5500
MS. RUTH EVAN RICHARDSON CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 771-5500
YUNA KRISTI PARK MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803
Buncombe County (828) 771-5500

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 Deborah Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Deborah Chen is 1639675416. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2018. The provider is also known as Deborah Kuan-Mei Chen MD.

Where is Deborah Chen located?

Deborah Chen practices at 119 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803. The listed phone number is (828) 771-5500.

What is Deborah Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Deborah Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Deborah 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Deborah Chen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Deborah Chen reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Mountain Area Health Education Center, Inc. (Asheville, NC), Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC (Clyde, NC), Spartanburg Medical Center (Landrum, SC), Union Medical Center (Union, SC), Obhg North Carolina, P.C. (Charlotte, NC) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Deborah Chen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Deborah Chen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Deborah Chen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Deborah Chen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Deborah Chen is affiliated with Haywood Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Deborah Chen was last updated on June 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.