Ming Chen, MD, PHD - Medicare Rheumatology in Amarillo, TX

Ming Chen, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Amarillo, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Bsa Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic Inc and his current practice location is 6700 W 9th Ave, Amarillo, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (806) 358-0200.

Ming Chen is licensed to practice in Texas (license number N8171) 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 1679766604.

Contact Information

Ming Chen, MD, PHD
6700 W 9th Ave,
Amarillo, TX 79106-1701
(806) 358-0200
(806) 356-5590



Physician's Profile

Full NameMing Chen
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience40 Years
Location6700 W 9th Ave, Amarillo, Texas
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:
  • Ming Chen graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679766604
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/07/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931386950
  • Enrollment ID: I20110531000373

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ming Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679766604NPI-NPPES
295084202MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology N8171 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist St Anthony's HospitalAmarillo, TXHospital
Hereford Regional Medical CenterHereford, TXHospital
Golden Plains Community HospitalBorger, TXHospital
Childress Regional Medical CenterChildress, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bsa Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic Inc529495943322

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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. Ming Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBsa Amarillo Diagnostic Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134559826
PECOS PAC ID: 5294959433
Enrollment ID: O20140610001061

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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. Ming 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
Ming Chen, MD, PHD
Po Box 840020,
Dallas, TX 75284-0020

Ph: (806) 358-0200
Ming Chen, MD, PHD
6700 W 9th Ave,
Amarillo, TX 79106-1701

Ph: (806) 358-0200

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Amarillo, TX

James Edward Lusby, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6700 W 9th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106
Phone: 806-358-0200    Fax: 806-356-5590
Henry David Bruton, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6700 W 9th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106
Phone: 806-358-0200    Fax: 806-356-5511
Dr. Anjali Subhash Kherdekar, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 12 Care Cir, Amarillo, TX 79124
Phone: 806-353-7417    Fax: 806-353-4007
James P.a. Yhip, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1660 Point West Pkwy, Amarillo, TX 79124
Phone: 806-510-4244    Fax: 806-510-7211
Dr. Michael John Lamanteer, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1600 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106
Phone: 806-212-2129    Fax: 806-212-2246
Thien Toan Vo, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1400 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79106
Phone: 806-414-9100    Fax: 806-354-5717
John Scott Milton, MD
Rheumatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1400 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79106
Phone: 806-354-5480    Fax: 806-354-5764

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