RITA ELAINE CHEN MD
NPI 1760572846
Pediatrics in Shelby, NC

Active since October 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
709 N DEKALB ST, SHELBY, NC 28150(980) 487-2100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2024, May 4, 2023, Mar 9, 2023 and 54 more (57 updates tracked since 2016).

About Rita Elaine Chen Md NPPES

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

RITA ELAINE CHEN MD (NPI 1760572846) is an individual pediatrics provider in Shelby, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2008-00287) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760572846
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameRITA ELAINE CHENCredential: MD
Location Address709 N DEKALB STShelby, NC 28150-3911
Mailing AddressPo Box 19305Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 202457 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1760572846 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License Licensed in NC · 2008-00287
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
709 N DEKALB ST, Shelby, NC 28150

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12202 Carolina Pl, Ste 200Kings Mountain, NC 28086-8807 · Phone (980) 487-2950
Location 21001 Blythe Blvd, Medical Center Plaza, Suite 200Charlotte, NC 28203-5866 · Phone (704) 381-8840

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 (PECOS)

Rita Elaine Chen Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28150 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Physician Assistant
709 N DEKALB ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Nurse Practitioner
709 N DEKALB ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
709 N DEKALB ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Dietitian, Registered
709 N DEKALB ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
709 N DEKALB ST, CAROLINAS PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY CARE - SHELBY
SHELBY, NC 28150
Pediatrics
709 N DEKALB ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Psychologist
709 N DEKALB ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Pediatrics
709 N DEKALB ST
SHELBY, NC 28150

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 Rita Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Chen is 1760572846. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Where is Rita Chen located?

Rita Chen practices at 709 N Dekalb St, Shelby, NC 28150. The listed phone number is (980) 487-2100.

What is Rita Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Rita Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rita Chen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Rita Chen accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and 3 other insurers list Rita 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rita Chen was last updated on July 15, 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.