Chien Pong Chen, MD, PHD - Medicare Radiation Oncology in La Jolla, CA

Chien Pong Chen, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Radiation Oncology" physician in La Jolla, California. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Radiation Oncology. He is a member of the group practice Scripps Health and his current practice location is 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, Ms B1, La Jolla, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (415) 971-9313.

Chien Pong Chen is licensed to practice in California (license number A107522) 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 1083947717.

Contact Information

Chien Pong Chen, MD, PHD
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, Ms B1,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1027
(415) 971-9313
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameChien Pong Chen
GenderMale
SpecialityRadiation Oncology
Experience17 Years
Location10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, 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:
  • Chien Pong Chen attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083947717
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/14/2009
  • Last Update Date: 08/06/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820245475
  • Enrollment ID: I20120904000444

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chien Pong Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083947717NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0001XRadiology - Radiation Oncology A107522 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Scripps Green HospitalLa jolla, CAHospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa jolla, CAHospital
Scripps Mercy HospitalSan diego, CAHospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scripps Health92340338531362

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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. Chien Pong Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScripps Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881636108
PECOS PAC ID: 9234033853
Enrollment ID: O20031124000822

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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. Chien Pong 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
Chien Pong Chen, MD, PHD
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, Ms B1,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1027

Ph: (415) 971-9313
Chien Pong Chen, MD, PHD
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, Ms B1,
La Jolla, CA 92037-1027

Ph: (415) 971-9313

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Radiology Doctors in La Jolla, CA

Dr. Lee Le Wang, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
Phone: 858-534-3880    
Robert R. Varney, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-626-7275    
Ann A Nguyen, MD
Radiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, Maildrop 100c, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-554-2626    
Mr. David W Hodgens, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 9888 Genesee Ave, Department Of Radiation Oncology, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-626-6864    Fax: 760-599-9549
Ross A. Christensen, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-824-4108    Fax: 858-824-1310
Dr. Paul J. Rickards, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-626-7275    Fax: 858-626-4085
Peter H.b. Mccreight, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-678-6886    

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