DR. ERIC HONG-WEN CHEN MD
NPI 1912192220
Family Medicine in Morganton, NC

Q: What is Eric Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Chen is 1912192220. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 10, 2007.

Q: What is Eric Chen's specialty?

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

Q: Is Eric Chen enrolled in Medicare?

No. Eric Chen has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2028. 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.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Chen was last updated on November 25, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since September 10, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 1, 2028

301 LINVILLE ST, MORGANTON, NC 28655(828) 584-2481(828) 584-8371 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 25, 2020, Dec 18, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Eric Hong-wen Chen Md NPPES

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

DR. ERIC HONG-WEN CHEN MD (NPI 1912192220) is an individual family medicine provider in Morganton, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2009-01381) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. He has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer, is affiliated with Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc, and maintains a secondary practice location in Roanoke.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912192220

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ERIC HONG-WEN CHENCredential: MD

Location Address301 LINVILLE STMorganton, NC 28655-7206

Mailing Address301 Linville StMorganton, NC 28655-7206 · (828) 584-2481 · Fax (828) 584-8371

Phone(828) 584-2481

Fax(828) 584-8371

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateSeptember 10, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 25, 2020

✔ NPI 1912192220 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2009-01381✔ Licensed in VA · 0101249246

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.

301 LINVILLE ST, Morganton, NC 28655

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12145 Mount Pleasant Blvd SERoanoke, VA 24014-3632 · Phone (540) 427-9200 · Fax (540) 427-3237

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Eric Hong-wen Chen Md 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 October 1, 2026 through October 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2026

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2028Opt-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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

164 services101 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

126 services75 patients

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.

98 services56 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

63 services63 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

45 services42 patients

Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test 85027

A complete blood cell count (CBC) is an automated test that measures different components of the blood, including red cells, white cells, and platelets. It helps assess overall health, detect disorders like anemia or infection, and monitor medical treatments.

31 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Blue Ridge Healthcare Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Morganton, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340075

Location2201 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655 · Burke County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28655 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

$83.90 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers14 claims14 services$19.53 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MICHAEL MILLER STEPHANIDES PA-C

Physician Assistant