DR. KAREN CHEN MD
NPI 1790731578
Dermatology in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Karen Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Chen is 1790731578. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2006.

Q: What is Karen Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Chen was last updated on May 13, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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 May 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

7400 MERTON MINTER ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 617-5300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 13, 2021, May 10, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Karen Chen Md NPPES

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

DR. KAREN CHEN MD (NPI 1790731578) is an individual dermatology provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (P0022) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790731578

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207N00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN CHENCredential: MD

Location Address7400 MERTON MINTER STSan Antonio, TX 78229-4404

Mailing Address7400 Merton Minter StSan Antonio, TX 78229-4404 · (210) 617-5300

Phone(210) 617-5300

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996

Enumeration DateMay 25, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2021

✔ NPI 1790731578 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207N00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · P0022

Definition

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

7400 MERTON MINTER ST, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 1452Houston, TX 77030-4000 · Phone (713) 792-6161

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Karen 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 ID4486693595

PECOS Enrollment IDI20111012000780

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 78229 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

MS. UTE ANNA HALL LCSW

Social Worker

7400 MERTON MINTER ST, MAILCODE 122
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

Bexar County (210) 617-5300

DR. JOHN GIBBONS JORDAN JR. M.D., M.P.H.

Preventive Medicine (Public Health & General Preventive Medicine)