Dr Stephen S Chen, MD - Medicare Sports Medicine in Walnut Creek, CA

Dr Stephen S Chen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics - Sports Medicine" physician in Walnut Creek, California. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Sports Medicine. His current practice location is 1777 Botelho Dr Ste 110, Walnut Creek, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (925) 934-3536.

Dr Stephen S Chen is licensed to practice in California (license number A107350) 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 1730336397.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen S Chen, MD
1777 Botelho Dr Ste 110,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-5083
(925) 934-3536
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen S Chen
GenderMale
SpecialitySports Medicine
Experience19 Years
Location1777 Botelho Dr Ste 110, Walnut Creek, 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 Stephen S Chen graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730336397
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/25/2008
  • Last Update Date: 01/08/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012181753
  • Enrollment ID: I20111115000779

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen S Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730336397NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2080S0010XPediatrics - Sports Medicine A107350 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Saint Francis Memorial HospitalSan francisco, CAHospital
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek CampusWalnut creek, CAHospital

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 Stephen S Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710
Entity NameStephen S Chen Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558855437
PECOS PAC ID: 7517214190
Enrollment ID: O20180727002563

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 Stephen S 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 Stephen S Chen, MD
1777 Botelho Dr Ste 110,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-5083

Ph: (925) 934-3536
Dr Stephen S Chen, MD
1777 Botelho Dr Ste 110,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-5083

Ph: (925) 934-3536

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