LEA ANN CHEN M.D.
NPI 1679732242
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in New Brunswick, NJ

Active since June 08, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901(732) 828-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Lea Ann Chen M.d. NPPES

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

LEA ANN CHEN M.D. (NPI 1679732242) is an individual gastroenterology provider in New Brunswick, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA10922200) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in New York.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679732242
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameLEA ANN CHENCredential: M.D.
Location Address1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PLNew Brunswick, NJ 08901-1928
Mailing AddressPo Box 829642Philadelphia, PA 19182-9642 · (866) 470-6626
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2021
NPI 1679732242 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Licenses Licensed in NJ · 25MA10922200 Licensed in NY · 247572
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 247572 (NY)
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1530 1st Ave, SK-9NNew York, NY 10016-6402 · Phone (212) 263-3095 · Fax (212) 263-3096

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lea Ann Chen M.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 ID1850545583
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201021000579
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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
28 services15 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.
27 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New Brunswick, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310038
LocationOne Robert Wood Johnson PlaceNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08901 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
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

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.

Internal Medicine
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NEW BRUNSWICK
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - NEW BRUNSWICK
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - NEW BRUNSWICK
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Anesthesiology
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Internal Medicine
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, 2 CORE - RM. 257
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Emergency Medicine
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

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 Lea Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lea Chen is 1679732242. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2008.

Where is Lea Chen located?

Lea Chen practices at 1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. The listed phone number is (732) 828-3000.

What is Lea Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Lea Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lea 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.

What insurance does Lea Chen accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Lea 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 Lea Chen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lea Chen is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lea Chen was last updated on July 23, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.