TAYLOR PING-WHEE CHEN MD
NPI 1861463929
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Tucson, AZ

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Radiology with taxonomy code 2085R0202X and a focus in Diagnostic Radiology.

Active since January 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

60.99/100

CMS Quality Rating

677 N WILMOT RD, TUCSON, AZ 85711(520) 795-2889(520) 795-6321 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 27, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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About Taylor Ping-whee Chen Md NPPES

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

TAYLOR PING-WHEE CHEN MD (NPI 1861463929) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (29105) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861463929

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X

Provider Legal NameTAYLOR PING-WHEE CHENCredential: MD

Location Address677 N WILMOT RDTucson, AZ 85711-2701

Mailing Address677 N Wilmot RdTucson, AZ 85711-2701 · (520) 795-2889 · Fax (520) 795-6321

Phone(520) 795-2889

Fax(520) 795-6321

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 1996

Enumeration DateJanuary 27, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 27, 2013

✔ NPI 1861463929 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 AZ · 29105

Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic NeuroimagingTaxonomy 2085D0003X · License 29105 (AZ)

Also ListedRadiology · NeuroradiologyTaxonomy 2085N0700X · License 29105 (AZ)

677 N WILMOT RD, Tucson, AZ 85711

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Other Identifiers 9

Other1841261989AZ · Group Npi

OtherZWCBBMAZ · Group Medicare Id

Medicare PINZ73277AZ

Other005472AZ · Group Medicaid Id

Medicare UPINH79426

OtherCS7943AZ · Group Medicare Railroad Id & Ptan

Other1861463929AZ · Physician Individual Npi

Medicaid753451AZ

Other300138495AZ · Medicare Railroad

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Taylor Ping-whee 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 ID6608926118

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090603000670

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 41

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml A9575

Gadoterate meglumine is a contrast agent used in MRI scans to help visualize certain areas of your body more clearly. It's injected into your bloodstream, typically through a vein in your arm, and helps doctors get more detailed images.

55,550 services325 patients

Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml Q9967

Low osmolar contrast material with 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration is a diagnostic tool used in imaging procedures. It helps to enhance the visibility of specific areas in the body, aiding in accurate diagnosis. It's safe and generally well-tolerated by patients.

8,161 services83 patients

Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450

A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.

457 services425 patients

Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 72148

An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of your lower spine. This helps identify issues like disc problems, tumors, or nerve conditions. No dye is used.

436 services434 patients

Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553

An MRI scan of the brain, both before and after contrast, helps visualize different brain structures. Initially, images are taken without a contrast agent. Then, a safe dye is injected which helps highlight certain areas, providing clearer, more detailed images.

251 services242 patients

Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 72141

An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your upper spine. This helps doctors identify issues such as injuries, infections or diseases. No dye is used.

189 services189 patients

Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml Q9965

Low osmolar contrast material with 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration is a type of dye used in medical imaging tests. It helps to clearly highlight certain areas in the body, improving the quality of images and aiding in accurate diagnosis. It's generally safe and well-tolerated.

178 services14 patients

Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551

An MRI scan of the brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your brain. It helps in detecting abnormalities like tumors, stroke, inflammation, or infection.

133 services133 patients

Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450

104 services103 patients

Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 72125

A CT scan of the upper spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your neck and upper back. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye (contrast) is used in this scan.

102 services102 patients

Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 72131

A CT scan of the lower spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays to create detailed images of your lower back area, helping to detect conditions like fractures, infections, or tumors. It's painless and generally quick.

93 services90 patients

Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 72146

An MRI scan of the middle spinal canal without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of your spine. This helps doctors identify any abnormalities or issues in your spinal canal. No dye is used in this procedure.

87 services86 patients

Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 72131

82 services82 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 70498

A CT scan of the neck's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. It uses X-rays and a special dye to create detailed images of your neck's blood vessels. This helps doctors detect issues such as blockages or abnormalities.

67 services67 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 70496

A CT scan of the head's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your body to make the blood vessels visible on the scan. This helps identify issues like blockages or abnormalities in your head's blood vessels.

66 services66 patients

Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast 72158

An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal with contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses magnetic fields to generate detailed images of your lower spine. A contrast agent is injected to enhance these images, helping doctors see issues more clearly.

63 services63 patients

Mri scan of brain without contrast 70551

62 services60 patients

Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 72128

A CT scan of the middle spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your mid-spine area. This scan helps doctors identify issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye is used in this procedure.

56 services56 patients

Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast 70544

An MRI scan of the head's blood vessels without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the blood vessels in your head. This helps doctors diagnose conditions such as stroke, aneurysm, or other vascular disorders.

53 services53 patients

Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 70491

A CT scan of the neck with contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. A special dye is administered to highlight the soft tissues in your neck, making them easier to see. This helps detect issues like infections, tumors, or other abnormalities.

45 services43 patients

Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 70553

38 services36 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 70498

34 services34 patients

Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 72125

32 services32 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 70496

30 services30 patients

Mri scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 70548

An MRI scan of the neck with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed pictures of your blood vessels in the neck. A contrast dye may be injected to make these images clearer. This helps identify any abnormalities.

30 services30 patients

Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 72148

29 services29 patients

Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast 72156

An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal before and after contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of your spine. Contrast dye is injected to enhance these images, providing clearer visuals for accurate diagnosis.

29 services29 patients

Ct scan of face without contrast 70486

A CT scan of the face without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your face, including bones, soft tissues, and blood vessels. It's often used to diagnose diseases, injuries, or abnormalities. No contrast dye is used in this procedure.

26 services26 patients

Ct scan of face without contrast 70486

25 services25 patients

Mri scan of bone of eye socket, face, and/or neck before and after contrast 70543

An MRI scan of the eye socket, face, and/or neck uses magnetic fields to create detailed images of these areas. Contrast dye helps highlight specific tissues for clearer pictures. It's non-invasive, aids in detecting abnormalities, and guides treatment plans.

25 services25 patients

Ct scan of lower spine with contrast 72132

A CT scan of the lower spine with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-ray technology and a contrast dye to create detailed pictures of your lower spine. It helps in diagnosing conditions like herniated discs, fractures, or tumors.

20 services20 patients

Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 72128

19 services19 patients

Mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast 72157

An MRI scan of the middle spinal canal with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of your spine, both before and after a contrast dye is injected. The dye helps to highlight certain structures, providing a clearer picture for diagnosis.

19 services18 patients

Ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast 70480

A CT scan of the cranial cavity without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed images of your head, specifically the brain area. This can help detect conditions like tumors, infections, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this procedure.

17 services17 patients

Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 72141

16 services16 patients

Injection of contrast for imaging of lower spinal canal 62284

This procedure involves injecting a special dye, called contrast, into your lower spine. The contrast helps create clearer images of your spinal canal during imaging tests. It aids in identifying any abnormalities or issues more effectively.

15 services15 patients

Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast 70544

15 services15 patients

Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection 77003

Fluoroscopic guidance for spine or back muscle injection is a procedure where a special X-ray technology, called fluoroscopy, is used to help accurately place the needle for an injection in the spine or back muscles. This ensures precise delivery of medication to the targeted area.

15 services15 patients

X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 72100

An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of your lower back area, including the tailbone. This procedure helps in identifying problems like fractures, infections, or deformities. 2-3 different angle views provide a comprehensive picture.

13 services13 patients

Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 72146

13 services13 patients

X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views 72114

An X-ray of the lower and sacral spine involves capturing images of the bones in your lower back and tailbone area. It helps to identify issues like fractures, infections, or degenerative diseases. A minimum of 6 views ensures a comprehensive examination.

12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85711 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

$85.89 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$69.24 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

60.99/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

73.02

Improvement Activities

Cost

19.44

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.

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