Dr Franklin Chen, MD - Medicare Hand Surgery in Edison, NJ

Dr Franklin Chen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Edison, New Jersey. He went to Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hand Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Edison Metuchen Orthopaedic Group Pa and his current practice location is 10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (732) 494-6226.

Dr Franklin Chen is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA06795100) 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 1245387554.

Contact Information

Dr Franklin Chen, MD
10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500,
Edison, NJ 08837-2475
(732) 494-6226
(732) 494-8762



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Franklin Chen
GenderMale
SpecialityHand Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, New Jersey
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 Franklin Chen attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245387554
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/05/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/18/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840103511
  • Enrollment ID: I20101104001004

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Franklin Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245387554NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 25MA06795100 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jfk Medical CenterEdison, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Edison Metuchen Orthopaedic Group Pa65077792798

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Entity NameEdison Metuchen Orthopaedic Group Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235289521
PECOS PAC ID: 6507779279
Enrollment ID: O20031110000023

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Franklin Chen, MD
10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500,
Edison, NJ 08837-2475

Ph: (732) 494-6226
Dr Franklin Chen, MD
10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500,
Edison, NJ 08837-2475

Ph: (732) 494-6226

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 205 May St, Ste 202, Edison, NJ 08837
Phone: 908-757-1520    Fax: 908-769-1388
Alok D Sharan, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 35-37 Progress St Ste B5, Edison, NJ 08820
Phone: 732-898-3950    Fax: 732-965-8315
Dr. James E Patti, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, NJ 08837
Phone: 732-494-6226    Fax: 732-494-8762
Dr. Robert M Lombardi, M.D.
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Practice Location: 10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, NJ 08837
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Dr. Mitchell John Stroh, DO
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Dr. Matthew J Garfinkel, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500, Edison, NJ 08837
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