Kenneth K Chen, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Providence, RI

Kenneth K Chen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Providence, Rhode Island. He graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Affinity Physicians Llc. and his current practice location is 101 Dudley St, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 274-1100.

Kenneth K Chen is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number MD16360) 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 1457517260.

Contact Information

Kenneth K Chen, MD
101 Dudley St,
Providence, RI 02905-2401
(401) 274-1100
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Physician's Profile

Full NameKenneth K Chen
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience25 Years
Location101 Dudley St, Providence, Rhode Island
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:
  • Kenneth K Chen graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457517260
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/31/2008
  • Last Update Date: 12/15/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587730411
  • Enrollment ID: I20080829000123

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kenneth K Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457517260NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism MD16360 (Rhode Island)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine MD16360 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIHospital
The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Affinity Physicians Llc.0244413391616

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. Kenneth K Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAffinity Physicians Llc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184944662
PECOS PAC ID: 0244413391
Enrollment ID: O20110326000053

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. Kenneth K 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
Kenneth K Chen, MD
455 Toll Gate Rd, Prc And Credentialing,
Warwick, RI 02886-2759

Ph: (401) 273-0641
Kenneth K Chen, MD
101 Dudley St,
Providence, RI 02905-2401

Ph: (401) 274-1100

Reviews and Comments


Internal Medicine Doctors in Providence, RI

Christopher Donald Palmer, DO
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Phone: 401-274-1122    Fax: 401-453-7597
Martha Catherine Trimbur, MD
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Phone: 401-444-4741    Fax: 401-444-4445
Karl Herman, M.D.
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Phone: 401-793-4489    Fax: 401-793-4047
Muhammad Baig, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 164 Summit Ave, Fain Bldg, Providence, RI 02906
Phone: 401-793-4489    Fax: 401-793-4047
Gary M Katzman, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 208 Collyer Street, Suite 100, Providence, RI 02904
Phone: 401-793-7191    Fax: 401-793-7200
Thomas Fairweather Crain, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906
Phone: 401-793-4630    
James Atkinson, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906
Phone: 401-793-4500    

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