CHRISTINE KATHRINE CHEN MD
NPI 1710243696
Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology in San Diego, CA

Q: What is Christine Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Chen is 1710243696. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2012.

Q: What is Christine Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Vascular & Interventional Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0204X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Chen was last updated on January 11, 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.

Active since April 05, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

150 W WASHINGTON ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103(214) 645-8995 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Christine Kathrine Chen Md NPPES

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

CHRISTINE KATHRINE CHEN MD (NPI 1710243696) is an individual vascular & interventional radiology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A176926) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710243696

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0204X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE KATHRINE CHENCredential: MD

Location Address150 W WASHINGTON STSan Diego, CA 92103-2005

Mailing Address150 W Washington StSan Diego, CA 92103-2005

Phone(214) 645-8995

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWarren Alpert Medical School Of Brown UniversityGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateApril 5, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 11, 2024

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 11, 2024

✔ NPI 1710243696 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0204X

Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A176926✔ Licensed in TX · R9589

Definition

A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.

Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0202X · License R9589 (TX)

150 W WASHINGTON ST, San Diego, CA 92103

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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

Christine Kathrine 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 ID9638414220

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220707002121

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

Medicare enrollment records show Christine Chen reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ihs Radiology Medical Group, Inc.

0.1 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

150 W WASHINGTON ST
San Diego, CA 92103

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
85 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1497148456 (619) 295-9729

Image One A Medical Corp

5.7 mi

Radiology, Mammography

8707 COMPLEX DRIVE
San Diego, CA 92123

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
8 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1093585036 (619) 616-2100

Nisha Bunke, MD

10.0 mi

Family Medicine

9850 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 410
La Jolla, CA 92037

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
7 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1518256734 (858) 550-0330

Cardiovascular Institute Of San Diego Inc

12 mi

Cardiovascular Disease

765 MEDICAL CENTER CT STE 211
Chula Vista, CA 91911

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
29 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1558518753 (619) 616-2100

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

629 mi

Internal Medicine

1625 MEDICAL CENTER DR
El Paso, TX 79902

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
5,299 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1235384199 (214) 645-0624

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 29

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.

X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046

A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.

106 services105 patients

Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 93970

An ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your veins. This helps identify blood clots or other vein problems. During the procedure, pressure is applied to the veins and certain movements are performed to assess blood flow.

67 services67 patients

Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 93922

An ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your arteries. It helps in checking blood flow, identifying blockages, or detecting other abnormalities in your arteries.

57 services57 patients

Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 93925

An ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses high-frequency sound waves to capture live images from inside your body, specifically your leg arteries or grafts. This helps in detecting any blockages or abnormalities.

55 services55 patients

Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 93880

An ultrasound of the head and neck blood flow is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of blood vessels. It helps detect abnormalities like blockages or clots, ensuring optimal blood flow.

48 services47 patients

X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 73630

An X-ray of the foot, minimum of 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the bones and tissues in your foot. This helps to identify fractures, infections, or other abnormalities. Multiple views ensure a comprehensive examination.

38 services36 patients

X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030

An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.

36 services33 patients

X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 72100

An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back area, including the tailbone. This procedure helps in identifying problems like fractures, infections, or deformities. 2-3 different angle views provide a comprehensive picture.

33 services33 patients

X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 72110

An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back and tailbone area. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. At least four different angles or 'views' are taken to get a comprehensive picture.

32 services31 patients

X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 73564

An X-ray of the knee, 4 or more views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It involves capturing multiple images of your knee from different angles. This helps in diagnosing conditions such as fractures, arthritis, or infections. The procedure is quick and painless.

32 services24 patients

X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 73130

An X-ray of the hand, minimum of 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the bones in your hand from different angles. This helps in diagnosing fractures, infections, arthritis, or other abnormalities. It's quick and painless.

28 services21 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast 75574

A CT scan of the heart's blood vessels and grafts with contrast is a diagnostic test. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your veins, which helps create clear images of your heart's vessels and grafts. This helps doctors detect blockages or other abnormalities.

28 services28 patients

Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts 93978

This procedure involves using sound waves to create images of your aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It helps to detect abnormalities or blockages, ensuring your blood flows smoothly. It's painless and non-invasive.

27 services27 patients

X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 73502

An X-ray of the hip with 2-3 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce pictures of the hip joint. These images help in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The process is quick and painless.

26 services26 patients

X-ray of knee, 3 views 73562

An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.

25 services18 patients

X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 73610

An ankle X-ray is a quick, painless imaging test. It involves capturing at least three different images or 'views' of your ankle using small amounts of radiation. These images help identify any abnormalities or injuries, such as fractures or arthritis.

22 services19 patients

Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium 75571

A CT scan of the heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium is a non-invasive test that uses X-rays to create detailed images of your heart. It helps in detecting and measuring calcium-containing plaque in the arteries, which can indicate heart disease.

21 services21 patients

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152

This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.

21 services18 patients

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045

A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.

20 services19 patients

X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 73110

An X-ray of the wrist, minimum of 3 views, is a diagnostic procedure that uses radiation to create images of your wrist from different angles. This helps detect fractures, infections, or other abnormalities for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

17 services16 patients

Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450

A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.

16 services16 patients

X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views 73523

An X-ray of both hips with a minimum of 5 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the hip joints from different angles. This aids in diagnosing conditions such as fractures, arthritis, or other hip abnormalities.

16 services16 patients

X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 72050

An X-ray of the upper spine with 4-5 views is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses radiation to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in your neck and upper back. This procedure helps identify issues like fractures, infections, or deformities.

15 services15 patients

Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement 77012

This process involves a radiologist examining CT scan images to accurately guide a needle's placement within the body. This technique is often used for biopsies or treatments, ensuring precision and safety.

15 services13 patients

Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177

A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.

14 services14 patients

X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 74018

An X-ray of the abdomen, 1 view, is a quick and painless imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the structures in your abdomen, such as the stomach, liver, and intestines. This can help identify issues like blockages, infections, or injuries.

13 services12 patients

X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 72040

An X-ray of the upper spine, with 2-3 views, is a painless procedure that employs a small amount of radiation to capture images of your neck and upper back. It assists in diagnosing conditions like arthritis, fractures, or spinal deformities.

11 services11 patients

Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast 75635

A CT scan of the abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast is a medical imaging procedure. A special dye is injected to make your blood vessels visible on the scan. This helps to check for any blockages or abnormalities in these areas.

11 services11 patients

Ct scan for measuring calcium and other minerals in bone 77078

A CT scan for measuring calcium and other minerals in bone is a non-invasive procedure that uses X-rays to create detailed images of your bones. It helps in detecting bone density and identifying issues like osteoporosis or fractures. It's a painless process with minimal risks.

11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92103 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

$94.87 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$76.87 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

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.

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.

100/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

99.99

Improvement Activities

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.

DR. SUSAN J LITTLE M.D.

Internal Medicine

150 W WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 100
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

San Diego County (619) 543-8080

DR. LORI LOW BAKER M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)