Dr Wei-shen Chen, MD - Medicare Pathology in Tampa, FL

Dr Wei-shen Chen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Tampa, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice University Medical Service Association Inc and his current practice location is 13330 Usf Laurel Dr, Tampa, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (813) 974-2201.

Dr Wei-shen Chen is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME133903) 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 1417257254.

Contact Information

Dr Wei-shen Chen, MD
13330 Usf Laurel Dr,
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 974-2201
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Wei-shen Chen
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience23 Years
Location13330 Usf Laurel Dr, Tampa, Florida
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 Wei-shen Chen graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417257254
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/27/2010
  • Last Update Date: 04/23/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092060376
  • Enrollment ID: I20180611002313

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Wei-shen Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417257254NPI-NPPES
024743100MedicaidFL
4Q5IXOtherFLBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology ME133903 (Florida)Primary
207ZD0900XPathology - Dermatopathology ME133903 (Florida)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Medical Service Association Inc6800790221583

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 Wei-shen Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Medical Service Association Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992742324
PECOS PAC ID: 6800790221
Enrollment ID: O20031126000130

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 Wei-shen 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 Wei-shen Chen, MD
Po Box 917770,
Orlando, FL 32891-0001

Ph: () -
Dr Wei-shen Chen, MD
13330 Usf Laurel Dr,
Tampa, FL 33612

Ph: (813) 974-2201

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