DR. WILLIAM YUEN CHEN MD
NPI 1780784181
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in East Brunswick, NJ

NPI Status: Active since September 25, 2006

Contact Information

561 CRANBURY RD
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ
ZIP 08816
Phone: (732) 238-4993
Fax: (732) 390-1751

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • PECOS Enrolled

About WILLIAM CHEN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for William Chen, an internist established in East Brunswick, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in gastroenterology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1780784181 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RG0100X with license number 25MA04995300 (NJ). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1780784181
Provider Name
DR. WILLIAM YUEN CHEN MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
561 CRANBURY RD EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
Location Phone
(732) 238-4993
Location Fax
(732) 390-1751
Mailing Address
561 CRANBURY RD EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
Mailing Phone
(732) 238-4993
Mailing Fax
(732) 390-1751
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-25-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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An internist like William Chen is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Taxonomy Code
207RG0100X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
25MA04995300
License State
NJ
Taxonomy Description
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0334006MEDICAID (05)NJ 
4338394OTHER (01)AETNA
0136158000OTHER (01)AMERIHEALTH
C63327MEDICARE UPIN (02) 
439367A49MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 
OK6780OTHER (01)HEALTHNET

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

William 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: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) 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: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • 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 08816 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $144.86
  • Minimum New Patient Price $63.84
  • Maximum New Patient Price $190.92
  • Average New Patient Copayment $36.21
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.96
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $47.73

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $111.57
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $20.97
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $155.92
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $27.89
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.24
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.98

* 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 NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1780784181, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
1
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 4 → 8 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 69

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 69 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1780784181.

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Anesthesiology
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Optometrist
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Physician Assistant (Medical)
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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
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Physiological Laboratory
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Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
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Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
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Acupuncturist
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Nurse Practitioner (Family)
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Specialist
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Internal Medicine
561 CRANBURY RD
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Internal Medicine
561 CRANBURY RD
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1780784181, enumerated as an "individual" on September 25, 2006.

The provider is located at 561 CRANBURY RD EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816 and the phone number is (732) 238-4993.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RG0100X and a focus in Gastroenterology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna and AmeriHealth. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.