Physician Profile

Shih-Shan L. Chen, MD

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About Dr. Chen

Shih-Shan L. Chen, MD practices neurological surgery in Philadelphia, PA. Shih-Shan is also listed as specializing in surgery.

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Specialty

Neurological Surgery (Primary)
Surgery (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

PA licenseMD441074
PA licenseMT191267
NPI1275731846
NPI issued07/05/2007

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Medicare information

Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

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Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Chen?

Dr. Chen is a neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurological Surgery”.

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What is Dr. Chen's address?

Dr. Chen is listed at 34Th & Civic Center Blvd Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Chen?

The number on file is (215) 590-2780. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

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What is Dr. Chen's NPI number?

Dr. Chen's National Provider Identifier is 1275731846. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

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How long has Dr. Chen been practicing?

Dr. Chen has 19+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2007. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.

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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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