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CATHY HSI CHEN MD
NPI 1821550344
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Birmingham, AL

Active since April 03, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
JEFFERSON TOWER NORTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294(205) 996-4132 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2019, Apr 3, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Cathy Hsi Chen Md NPPES

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

CATHY HSI CHEN MD (NPI 1821550344) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD41818) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821550344
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameCATHY HSI CHENCredential: MD
Location AddressJEFFERSON TOWER NORTHBirmingham, AL 35294-4500
Mailing Address625 19th St S # Jtn338Birmingham, AL 35233-1900 · (205) 996-4132
Phone(205) 996-4132
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 24, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 24, 2024
✔ NPI 1821550344 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in AL · MD41818
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License T-3937 (MS)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
JEFFERSON TOWER NORTH, Birmingham, AL 35294
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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

Cathy Hsi 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 ID3870823461
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240614000104
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 2

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.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
62 services54 patients
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 74018
An X-ray of the abdomen, 1 view, is a quick and painless imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the structures in your abdomen, such as the stomach, liver, and intestines. This can help identify issues like blockages, infections, or injuries.
16 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35294 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

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 Cathy Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cathy Chen is 1821550344. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2019.

Where is Cathy Chen located?

Cathy Chen practices at Jefferson Tower North, Birmingham, AL 35294. The listed phone number is (205) 996-4132.

What is Cathy Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Cathy Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cathy 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.

What insurance does Cathy Chen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Cathy 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 Cathy Chen was last updated on January 24, 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.