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DR. HOWARD CHEN M.D.
NPI 1841201530
Family Medicine in Reno, NV

Active since August 10, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Sep 1, 2027
6490 S MCCARRAN BLVD, RENO, NV 89509(775) 451-2436(775) 384-2142 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 25, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 25, 2021, Mar 29, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Howard Chen M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD CHEN M.D. (NPI 1841201530) is an individual family medicine provider in Reno, Nevada, licensed in Nevada (11150) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through September 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer and maintains a secondary practice location in Reno.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841201530
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD CHENCredential: M.D.
Location Address6490 S MCCARRAN BLVDReno, NV 89509-6165
Mailing Address6490 S Mccarran Blvd Ste 41Reno, NV 89509-6126 · (775) 451-2436 · Fax (775) 384-2142
Phone(775) 451-2436
Fax(775) 384-2142
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 25, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 25, 2021
✔ NPI 1841201530 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in NV · 11150
Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

6490 S MCCARRAN BLVD, Reno, NV 89509
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16570 S McCarran BlvdReno, NV 89509-6112 · Phone (775) 982-8255 · Fax (775) 982-8251

Other Identifiers 2

Other11832595Caqh
Medicaid1841201530NV

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Howard Chen M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from September 1, 2019 through September 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateSeptember 1, 2019
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughSeptember 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 89509 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
$88.51 typical visit price
range $57.07 – $173.24
Typical copayment $22.12 (range $14.26 – $43.31)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.60 typical visit price
range $18.27 – $140.96
Typical copayment $25.15 (range $4.56 – $35.24)
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.

ROXANNE J CANO
Counselor
6490 S MCCARRAN BLVD
RENO, NV 89509
Washoe County (775) 448-9760
SIERRA TREASURES INC
In Home Supportive Care
6490 S MCCARRAN BLVD, SUITE C-19
RENO, NV 89509
Washoe County (775) 826-7999
DR. CHRISTOPHER C HOCK D.D.S.
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
6490 S MCCARRAN BLVD, SUITE A9
RENO, NV 89509
Washoe County (775) 284-4545
ABSOLUTE DENTAL SOUTH RENO, LLC
Dentist (General Practice)
6490 S MCCARRAN BLVD, SUITE 17
RENO, NV 89509
Washoe County (775) 787-8900
ARTISTIC ORTHODONTICS, INC
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
6490 S MCCARRAN BLVD, #17
RENO, NV 89509
Washoe County (775) 787-8900
TIFFANY SULLIVAN LMT
Specialist
6490 S MCCARRAN BLVD, F52
RENO, NV 89509
Washoe County (775) 400-8876
DR. KYUNG MIN KIM D.D.S.
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
6490 S MCCARRAN BLVD, SUITE A-9
RENO, NV 89509
Washoe County (775) 284-4545
CUSTOM CARBON COMPOSITE CREATIONS
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
6490 S MCCARRAN BLVD, SUITE D-38
RENO, NV 89509
Washoe County (775) 823-9669

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 Howard Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Chen is 1841201530. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2006.

Where is Howard Chen located?

Howard Chen practices at 6490 S Mccarran Blvd, Reno, NV 89509. The listed phone number is (775) 451-2436.

What is Howard Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Howard Chen enrolled in Medicare?

No. Howard Chen has opted out of Medicare through September 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Chen was last updated on February 25, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.