Herbert Chen, - Medicare Surgical Oncology in Birmingham, AL

Herbert Chen, is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to Duke University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Surgical Oncology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and his current practice location is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 822-8816.

Herbert Chen is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 34498) 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 1366407033.

Contact Information

Herbert Chen,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801
(800) 822-8816
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Physician's Profile

Full NameHerbert Chen
GenderMale
SpecialitySurgical Oncology
Experience32 Years
Location1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama
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:
  • Herbert Chen attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1366407033
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/29/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315078342
  • Enrollment ID: I20151106001215

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Herbert Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1366407033NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 34498 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, ALHospital
Callahan Eye HospitalBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc19512131072328

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. Herbert Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093768723
PECOS PAC ID: 1951213107
Enrollment ID: O20031105000261

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. Herbert 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
Herbert Chen,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

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Herbert Chen,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

Ph: (800) 822-8816

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