Dr Philip T Chen, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Riverside, CA

Dr Philip T Chen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Riverside, California. He went to George Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice United Medical Doctors and his current practice location is 7117 Brockton Ave, Riverside, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (951) 321-6345.

Dr Philip T Chen is licensed to practice in California (license number A84641) 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 1073796728.

Contact Information

Dr Philip T Chen, MD
7117 Brockton Ave,
Riverside, CA 92506-2615
(951) 321-6345
(951) 784-3259

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Philip T Chen
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience22 Years
Location7117 Brockton Ave, Riverside, California
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 Philip T Chen attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073796728
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/17/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/02/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517036999
  • Enrollment ID: I20080527000683

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Philip T Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073796728NPI-NPPES
ZZZ31887ZOtherSITE LOCATION

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology A84641 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Hoag Memorial Hospital PresbyterianNewport beach, CAHospital
Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical CenterFountain valley, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
United Medical Doctors2961305651109

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 Philip T Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUnited Medical Doctors
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770559981
PECOS PAC ID: 2961305651
Enrollment ID: O20040129001069

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 Philip T 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 Philip T Chen, MD
3660 Arlington Ave,
Riverside, CA 92506-3912

Ph: (951) 321-6345
Dr Philip T Chen, MD
7117 Brockton Ave,
Riverside, CA 92506-2615

Ph: (951) 321-6345

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