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DEAN CHEN M.D.
NPI 1952313181
Orthopaedic Surgery in Austin, TX

Active since August 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2555 WESTERN TRAILS BLVD STE 101, AUSTIN, TX 78745(737) 990-9080(512) 377-1520 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 25, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 25, 2021, Apr 23, 2020, Apr 15, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dean Chen M.d. NPPES

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

DEAN CHEN M.D. (NPI 1952313181) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (K8066) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Austin.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952313181
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDEAN CHENCredential: M.D.
Location Address2555 WESTERN TRAILS BLVD STE 101Austin, TX 78745-1574
Mailing Address2555 Western Trails Blvd Ste 101Austin, TX 78745-1574 · (737) 990-9080 · Fax (512) 377-1520
Phone(737) 990-9080
Fax(512) 377-1520
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 25, 20215 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 25, 2021
✔ NPI 1952313181 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K8066
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207XX0005X · License K8066 (TX)
2555 WESTERN TRAILS BLVD STE 101, Austin, TX 78745
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13003 Bee Caves Rd Ste 201Austin, TX 78746-5550 · Phone (512) 314-3919 · Fax (512) 377-1520

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dean Chen M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Dean Chen reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lake Travis Emergency Physicians, PLLC
12 mi
Emergency Medicine
5012 RANCH ROAD 620 NORTH
Austin, TX 78732
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 93 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851803688 (512) 260-2732
Brushy Creek Emergency Physicians PLLC
19 mi
Emergency Medicine
230 DEER RIDGE DR
Round Rock, TX 78681
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235773151 (512) 766-1400

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78745 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
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.95 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $17.98 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
84%1,470 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
91%857 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
88%56 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
21%1,486 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
0%405 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
26%1,334 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 3% · 73 patients
Patients tobacco: 80% · 603 patients
93%603 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
35%1,486 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
1%1,486 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DEAN CHEN, MD, PLLC
Orthopaedic Surgery
2555 WESTERN TRAILS BLVD STE 101
AUSTIN, TX 78745
Travis County (737) 990-9080
DONOVAN D RUNYAN MD
Family Medicine
2555 WESTERN TRAILS BLVD STE 101
AUSTIN, TX 78745
Travis County (888) 663-6331

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 Dean Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dean Chen is 1952313181. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2006.

Where is Dean Chen located?

Dean Chen practices at 2555 Western Trails Blvd Ste 101, Austin, TX 78745. The listed phone number is (737) 990-9080.

What is Dean Chen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Dean Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dean Chen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Dean Chen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Dean Chen reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lake Travis Emergency Physicians, PLLC (Austin, TX) and Brushy Creek Emergency Physicians PLLC (Round Rock, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Dean Chen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dean Chen was last updated on May 25, 2021. 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.