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DR. FREDERICK Y CHEN M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1649244898
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Boston, MA

Active since February 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
732 HARRISON AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR WEST, PRESTON BLDG., BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 638-8488(617) 638-8469 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Frederick Y Chen M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. FREDERICK Y CHEN M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1649244898) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (214043) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cape Cod Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649244898
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FREDERICK Y CHENCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address732 HARRISON AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR WEST, PRESTON BLDG.Boston, MA 02118-2309
Mailing Address960 Massachusetts Avenue, Fl 2Boston, MA 02118-2690
Phone(617) 638-8488
Fax(617) 638-8469
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1649244898 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 214043
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
732 HARRISON AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR WEST, Boston, MA 02118
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1830 Harrison Avenue, STE 3400, Moakley BldgBoston, MA 02118-2905 · Phone (617) 414-8060 · Fax (617) 414-8012
Location 275 Francis St, Cardiac SurgeryBoston, MA 02115-6110 · Phone (617) 732-7775 · Fax (617) 732-6559

Other Identifiers 10

Medicaid2097630MA
Other467726MA · Tahp
Other3707915MA · Cigna
OtherJ28299MA · Bcbs Hmo/ppo/bc65
Medicaid110040417AMA
Other5707717MA · Aetna Ppo
Other0034349MA · Nhp
Other18-00246MA · United
Other3700736MA · Aetna Hmo
OtherAA24183MA · Hphc

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Taro Health.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

Dr. Frederick Y Chen M.d., Ph.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 ID1254389448
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050104000899
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Frederick Chen reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Boston University General Surgical Associates, Inc.
0.3 mi
Surgery
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL # C500
Boston, MA 02118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 102 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104865567 (617) 638-8605
Cardiovascular Center At Tufts Medical Center, Inc.
0.9 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
800 WASHINGTON ST
Boston, MA 02111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 133 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447764253 (617) 636-5000
Pratt Surgical Associates Inc
0.9 mi
Surgery
800 WASHINGTON ST, BOX 1013
Boston, MA 02111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 72 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912944182 (617) 636-5000
Physicians Of Cape Cod Hospital
63 mi
Neuroradiology
27 PARK ST
Hyannis, MA 02601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 678 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679832364 (508) 957-8667

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 2

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

Cape Cod Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hyannis, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220012
Location27 Park StreetHyannis, MA 02601 · Barnstable County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Falmouth Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Falmouth, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220135
Location67 & 100 Ter Heun DriveFalmouth, MA 02540 · Barnstable County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02118 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
$189.86 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $47.46 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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 7

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

JILLIAN HAMLIN PA-C
Physician Assistant
732 HARRISON AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR WEST, PRESTON BLDG.
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8488
ALEXANDROS N. KARAVAS M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
732 HARRISON AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR WEST, PRESTON BUILDING
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8488
DR. STEPHANIE DIANE TALUTIS MD, MPH
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
732 HARRISON AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR WEST, PRESTON BLDG.
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8488
MORGAN T HARLOFF M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
732 HARRISON AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR WEST, PRESTON BLDG.
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8488
EMILY MURRAY PA-C
Physician Assistant
732 HARRISON AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR WEST, PRESTON BLDG.
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8488
EMMANUEL C. NWACHUKU MD
Surgery
732 HARRISON AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR WEST, PRESTON BLDG.
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8488
JESSICA F. NEVES PA-C
Physician Assistant
732 HARRISON AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR WEST, PRESTON BLDG.
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8488

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 Frederick Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frederick Chen is 1649244898. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2006.

Where is Frederick Chen located?

Frederick Chen practices at 732 Harrison Avenue, 3rd Floor West Preston Bldg., Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 638-8488.

What is Frederick Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Frederick Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Frederick 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 Frederick Chen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Frederick Chen reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Boston University General Surgical Associates, Inc. (Boston, MA), Cardiovascular Center At Tufts Medical Center, Inc. (Boston, MA), Pratt Surgical Associates Inc (Boston, MA) and Physicians Of Cape Cod Hospital (Hyannis, MA). 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 Frederick Chen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Frederick Chen accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Taro Health list Frederick 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 Frederick Chen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Frederick Chen is affiliated with Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Frederick Chen was last updated on April 3, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.