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SARAH ALICIA CHEN
NPI 1730698390
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Modesto, CA

Active since September 27, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1409 E BRIGGSMORE AVE, MODESTO, CA 95355(209) 550-4788 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Sarah Alicia Chen NPPES

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

SARAH ALICIA CHEN (NPI 1730698390) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Modesto, California, licensed in California (A182091) and active in the NPI registry since September 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Michigan Health System, and is a graduate of University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730698390
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameSARAH ALICIA CHEN
Location Address1409 E BRIGGSMORE AVEModesto, CA 95355-2707
Mailing AddressPo Box 255228Sacramento, CA 95865-5228
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Davis School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1730698390 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 CA · A182091
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.
1409 E BRIGGSMORE AVE, Modesto, CA 95355

Accepted 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

Sarah Alicia Chen 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 ID5294232476
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251007000720
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Sarah Chen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pediatric Rheumatology
1200 SIXTH ST, SUITE 100
Traverse City, MI 49684
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 2,377 clinicians in this Medicare group

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.

University Of Michigan Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Ann Arbor, MI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230046
Location1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474Ann Arbor, MI 48109 · Washtenaw County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95355 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
$176.60 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $44.15 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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 20

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

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1409 E BRIGGSMORE AVE
MODESTO, CA 95355
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1409 E BRIGGSMORE AVE
MODESTO, CA 95355
1409 E BRIGGSMORE AVE
MODESTO, CA 95355
Physician Assistant
1409 E BRIGGSMORE AVE
MODESTO, CA 95355
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1409 E BRIGGSMORE AVE
MODESTO, CA 95355
Physician Assistant
1409 E BRIGGSMORE AVE
MODESTO, CA 95355
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1409 E BRIGGSMORE AVE
MODESTO, CA 95355
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
1409 E BRIGGSMORE AVE
MODESTO, CA 95355

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 Sarah Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Chen is 1730698390. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2017.

Where is Sarah Chen located?

Sarah Chen practices at 1409 E Briggsmore Ave, Modesto, CA 95355. The listed phone number is (209) 550-4788.

What is Sarah Chen's specialty?

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

Is Sarah Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah 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 organization bills Medicare for Sarah Chen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sarah Chen reassigns Medicare benefits to Regents Of The University Of Michigan (Traverse City, MI). The 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 Sarah Chen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sarah Chen accept?

Health plans from Priority Health list Sarah 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 Sarah Chen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sarah Chen is affiliated with University Of Michigan Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sarah Chen was last updated on October 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 days 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.