Dr Eric Yensen Chen, MD, PHD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in La Crosse, WI

Dr Eric Yensen Chen, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He graduated from medical school in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc and his current practice location is 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (608) 782-7300.

Dr Eric Yensen Chen is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 75312) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1346668480.

Contact Information

Dr Eric Yensen Chen, MD, PHD
1836 South Ave,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429
(608) 782-7300
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Eric Yensen Chen
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience10 Years
Location1836 South Ave, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Eric Yensen Chen graduated from medical school in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346668480
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2014
  • Last Update Date: 09/13/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709005655
  • Enrollment ID: I20210923003826

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric Yensen Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346668480NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 282380 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207XX0801XOrthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma 282380 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 75312 (Wisconsin)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Gundersen Lutheran Medical CenterLa crosse, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc2163331414789

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Eric Yensen Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376593442
PECOS PAC ID: 2163331414
Enrollment ID: O20130619000254

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Eric Yensen Chen is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Eric Yensen Chen, MD, PHD
1836 South Ave,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429

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Dr Eric Yensen Chen, MD, PHD
1836 South Ave,
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429

Ph: (608) 782-7300

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