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BRIAN RAY CHEN MD
NPI 1881086189
Anesthesiology in Los Angeles, CA

Active since February 23, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1500 SAN PABLO ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90033(323) 442-7400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 28, 2024, Jul 25, 2022, May 9, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Brian Ray Chen Md NPPES

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

BRIAN RAY CHEN MD (NPI 1881086189) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A164572) and active in the NPI registry since February 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881086189
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN RAY CHENCredential: MD
Location Address1500 SAN PABLO STLos Angeles, CA 90033-5313
Mailing AddressPo Box 31309Los Angeles, CA 90031-0309 · (323) 442-7400
Phone(323) 442-7400
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 28, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 28, 2024
✔ NPI 1881086189 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A164572
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.
1500 SAN PABLO ST, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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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

Brian Ray 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 ID1759760242
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220613002402
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 6

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.

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
27 services27 patients
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.
24 services23 patients
Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter 64448
This procedure involves the slow, steady delivery of a medication into your thigh nerve. An anesthetic agent or steroid is used to manage pain or inflammation. It's a safe, effective way to deliver medication directly to the area that needs it.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 01638
Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement, either open or endoscopic, involves using medications to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only the area being operated on is numbed). This ensures comfort and stillness, facilitating a successful procedure.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01937
This procedure involves administering anesthesia to numb the neck or upper back area. This helps in carrying out procedures like injection, drainage, or aspiration on the spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement, enhancing safety and effectiveness.
12 services11 patients
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.
11 services11 patients

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.

MRS. CATHY KIEM NGO CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 SAN PABLO ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-7400
DR. THOMAS ALLEN BUCHANAN M.D.
Internal Medicine
1500 SAN PABLO ST, 3 NORTH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-9576
DR. KASHIF TANVEER KHAN M.D.
Anesthesiology
1500 SAN PABLO ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-7400
BARBARA LEUNG
Occupational Therapist
1500 SAN PABLO ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (800) 272-2273
MELANIE KUSONRUKSA M.D.
Anesthesiology
1500 SAN PABLO ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-7400
KAREN KIM PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1500 SAN PABLO ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (323) 442-9385
DR. SHALINI SUNIL SHAH M.D.
Anesthesiology
1500 SAN PABLO ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (714) 261-3585
TYLER DANIEL COHAN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1500 SAN PABLO ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90033
Los Angeles County (800) 872-2273

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 Brian Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Chen is 1881086189. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2015.

Where is Brian Chen located?

Brian Chen practices at 1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033. The listed phone number is (323) 442-7400.

What is Brian Chen's specialty?

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

Is Brian Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Chen was last updated on September 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months 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.