BENJAMIN J. CHEN MD
NPI 1720220494
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Worcester, MA
NPI Status: Active since March 27, 2009
Contact Information
55 LAKE AVE N
DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA
ZIP 01655
Phone: (508) 793-6100
Fax: (508) 793-6110
- Individual
- Male
- Pathology
- Anatomic Pathology
- PECOS Enrolled
About BENJAMIN CHEN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Benjamin Chen, a provider established in Worcester, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Pathology, focusing in anatomic pathology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1720220494 assigned on March 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ZP0101X with license number 253799 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.
- NPI
- 1720220494
- Provider Name
- BENJAMIN J. CHEN MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 55 LAKE AVE N DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY WORCESTER, MA 01655
- Location Phone
- (508) 793-6100
- Location Fax
- (508) 793-6110
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 415348 BOSTON, MA 02241
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-27-2009
- Last Update Date
- 12-06-2013
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Pathology Anatomic Pathology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207ZP0101X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 253799
- License State
- MA
- Taxonomy Description
- A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207ZP0105X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Pathology | 253799 (MA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003336401 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | MA | |
| 110096150A | MEDICAID (05) | MA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Benjamin Chen is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 01655 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $134.47
- Minimum New Patient Price $58.86
- Maximum New Patient Price $177.36
- Average New Patient Copayment $33.61
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.71
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.34
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $103.48
- Minimum Established Patient Price $19.11
- Maximum Established Patient Price $144.84
- Average Established Patient Copayment $25.87
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.77
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.21
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 4 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 18 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 7 + 4 + 0 + 4 + 2 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 56 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 60 - 56 = 4 | 4 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1720220494 is valid because the calculated check digit 4 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
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(Adolescent Medicine)
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(Surgical Critical Care)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1720220494, enumerated as an "individual" on March 27, 2009.
The provider is located at 55 LAKE AVE N DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY WORCESTER, MA 01655 and the phone number is (508) 793-6100.
Pathology with taxonomy code 207ZP0101X and a focus in Anatomic Pathology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
