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JEFFREY K CHEN MD
NPI 1801886247
Anesthesiology in Hershey, PA

Active since October 26, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 17033(800) 243-1455 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2026, May 8, 2024, Mar 27, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Jeffrey K Chen Md NPPES

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

JEFFREY K CHEN MD (NPI 1801886247) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD063651L) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801886247
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJEFFREY K CHENCredential: MD
Location Address500 UNIVERSITY DRHershey, PA 17033-2360
Mailing Address500 University DrHershey, PA 17033-2360 · (800) 243-1455
Phone(800) 243-1455
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1801886247 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD063651L
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, PA 17033
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1111 S Front StHarrisburg, PA 17101-2010 · Phone (717) 782-5118
Location 24999 Louise Dr, Ste 105Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-6907 · Phone (717) 766-1127 · Fax (717) 766-5518

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

Jeffrey K 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 ID8628250321
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110316000301
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
53 services53 patients
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556
This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
46 services46 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels 00560
Anesthesia for heart and large blood vessel procedures involves using medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). It helps ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
30 services30 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels using heart-lung machine (1 year or older) 00562
This procedure involves administering anesthesia to ensure comfort and safety during heart or large blood vessel operations. A heart-lung machine is used to take over the heart's function, allowing the surgeon to work on a still heart. Suitable for individuals aged 1 year and older.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine 00567
Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on a heart-lung machine involves administering medications to induce sleep and eliminate pain during surgery. The heart-lung machine takes over heart and lung functions, ensuring blood flow and oxygen supply to the body.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Harrisburg, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390067
Location409 South Second StreetHarrisburg, PA 17104 · Dauphin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

MR. DANIEL MICHAEL WEISS I PA-C
Physician Assistant
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-7299
NICOLE SWALLOW M.D.
Internal Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-1692
NEERAV GOYAL M.D.
Otolaryngology
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
KARIMA C FITZGERALD M.D.
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8887
DR. ANTHONY SIMON BONAVIA M.D.
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, BOX 3951, DAVISON BLDG, TRENT DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
DR. HIROKO SHIKE MD
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8615
MARIUM TARIQ M.D.
Family Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
KANTHI BANGALORE KRISHNA MBBS
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (800) 243-1455

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 Jeffrey Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jeffrey Chen is 1801886247. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2005.

Where is Jeffrey Chen located?

Jeffrey Chen practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (800) 243-1455.

What is Jeffrey Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Jeffrey Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jeffrey 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.

Is Jeffrey Chen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jeffrey Chen is affiliated with Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jeffrey Chen was last updated on July 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 39 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.