CHRISTINE LAI CHEN MD
NPI 1992449615
Family Medicine in Des Moines, WA

Active since April 27, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
22000 MARINE VIEW DR S STE 100, DES MOINES, WA 98198(206) 592-5960(206) 870-4770 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2025, Apr 27, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Christine Lai Chen Md NPPES

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

CHRISTINE LAI CHEN MD (NPI 1992449615) is an individual family medicine provider in Des Moines, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61550002) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Highline Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992449615
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE LAI CHENCredential: MD
Location Address22000 MARINE VIEW DR S STE 100Des Moines, WA 98198-6233
Mailing Address22000 Marine View Dr S Ste 100Des Moines, WA 98198-6233 · (206) 592-5960 · Fax (206) 870-4770
Fax(206) 870-4770
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 27, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2025
NPI 1992449615 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in WA · MD61550002
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.
22000 MARINE VIEW DR S STE 100, Des Moines, WA 98198

Accepted 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

Christine Lai 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 ID1850778101
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251022001226
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Highline Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Burien, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500011
Location16251 Sylvester Road SWBurien, WA 98166 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500108
Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Federal Way, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500141
Location34515 9th Avenue SFederal Way, WA 98003 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98198 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
$97.43 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $24.35 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.00 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $27.75 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
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 4

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

Family Medicine
22000 MARINE VIEW DR S STE 100
DES MOINES, WA 98198
Family Medicine
22000 MARINE VIEW DR S STE 100
DES MOINES, WA 98198
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
22000 MARINE VIEW DR S STE 100
DES MOINES, WA 98198
Physician Assistant (Medical)
22000 MARINE VIEW DR S STE 100
DES MOINES, WA 98198

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 Christine Chen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Chen is 1992449615. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2022.

Where is Christine Chen located?

Christine Chen practices at 22000 Marine View Dr S Ste 100, Des Moines, WA 98198. The listed phone number is (206) 592-5960.

What is Christine Chen's specialty?

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

Is Christine Chen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine 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.

What insurance does Christine Chen accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Christine Chen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christine Chen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christine Chen is affiliated with Highline Medical Center, St Joseph Medical Center and St Francis Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Chen was last updated on October 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.