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Joy C. Chen, MD

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At a glance

About Dr. Chen

Based in Seattle, WA, Joy C. Chen, MD is listed in the NPI registry under colon & rectal surgery. Joy is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program and surgery. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1518223122 identifies this record in the national registry.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 2012

Specialty

Surgery (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

WA licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. MD61063157As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1518223122Issued 2012

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Chen's specialty?

Dr. Chen is a colorectal surgeon in Seattle, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Chen?

Dr. Chen is listed at 1959 Ne Pacific St Bb-487 Box #356410, Seattle, WA 98195. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Chen?

The number on file is (206) 221-7360. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Chen's NPI number?

Dr. Chen's National Provider Identifier is 1518223122. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Chen's medical education?

Dr. Chen attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Chen been practicing?

Dr. Chen has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Chen known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chen the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Chen confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chen. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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