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RIHUA CHEN DPM
NPI 1659013431
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Biddeford, ME

Active since April 11, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
443 MAIN ST, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005(646) 309-6923 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 4, 2026, Jun 10, 2025, May 3, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

About Rihua Chen Dpm NPPES

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

RIHUA CHEN DPM (NPI 1659013431) is an individual foot & ankle surgery provider in Biddeford, Maine, licensed in Maine (POD1141) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Maine Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659013431
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy213ES0103X
Provider Legal NameRIHUA CHENCredential: DPM
Location Address443 MAIN STBiddeford, ME 04005-2124
Mailing Address443 Main StBiddeford, ME 04005-2124 · (646) 309-6923
Phone(646) 309-6923
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTemple University School Of Podiatric MedicineGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1659013431 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatrist · Foot & Ankle SurgeryPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213ES0103X
License✔ Licensed in ME · POD1141
443 MAIN ST, Biddeford, ME 04005
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 125A June St Ste 12Sanford, ME 04073-2642 · Phone (207) 490-7495 · Fax (207) 490-7499
Location 21 Medical Center DrBiddeford, ME 04005-9422 · Phone (207) 283-7980 · Fax (207) 283-7793

Accepted Insurance

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

Rihua Chen Dpm 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 ID941708739
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250811003277
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rihua Chen reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mainehealth
1.9 mi
Multi-Specialty
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Biddeford, ME 04005
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 3,140 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215417019 (207) 283-7000
Seacoast Foot And Ankle Center PC
14 mi
Foot & Ankle Surgery
51 SEWALL ST STE 2
Portland, ME 04102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maine enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003663949 (207) 761-3889

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.

Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, ME
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200009
Location22 Bramhall StPortland, ME 04102 · Cumberland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

JANINE PARKER LCPC-C
Counselor (Mental Health)
443 MAIN ST
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
York County (207) 370-2926
KELSEY LAVALLEE COUNSELING SERVICES, LLC
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
443 MAIN ST
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
York County (213) 584-1606
KARLENE HAFEMANN
Social Worker (Clinical)
443 MAIN ST
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
York County (207) 245-0525
MS. KELSEY MARIE LAVALLEE LCPC
Counselor (Mental Health)
443 MAIN ST
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
York County (213) 584-1606
GENEVIEVE R VAILLANCOURT L.AC
Acupuncturist
443 MAIN ST
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
York County (207) 558-1131
JESSICA M KING LCPC-C
Counselor (Mental Health)
443 MAIN ST
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
York County (207) 200-6522
MADELAINE RIKER
Counselor (Mental Health)
443 MAIN ST
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
York County (207) 200-6158
ANDREA BATHERSON
Social Worker (Clinical)
443 MAIN ST
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
York County (207) 282-7113

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 Rihua Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rihua Chen is 1659013431. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2022.

Where is Rihua Chen located?

Rihua Chen practices at 443 Main St, Biddeford, ME 04005. The listed phone number is (646) 309-6923.

What is Rihua Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.

Is Rihua Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rihua 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 Rihua Chen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rihua Chen reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Mainehealth (Biddeford, ME) and Seacoast Foot And Ankle Center PC (Portland, ME). 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 Rihua Chen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rihua Chen accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Taro Health list Rihua 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 Rihua Chen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rihua Chen is affiliated with Maine Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rihua Chen was last updated on March 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.