Christine H Chen, DO - Medicare Nephrology in Albuquerque, NM

Christine H Chen, DO is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. She is a member of the group practice Kidney Specialists Of New Mexico, Pc and her current practice location is 717 Encino Pl Ne, Suite 26, Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 884-4545.

Christine H Chen is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number A137606) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1154482529.

Contact Information

Christine H Chen, DO
717 Encino Pl Ne, Suite 26,
Albuquerque, NM 87102-2611
(505) 884-4545
(505) 884-4114

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristine H Chen
GenderFemale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience22 Years
Location717 Encino Pl Ne, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christine H Chen graduated from medical school in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154482529
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/27/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294743852
  • Enrollment ID: I20070316000036

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christine H Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154482529NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology A137606 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Del Norte DialysisAlbuquerque, NMDialysis facility
Sandia Peak DialysisAlbuquerque, NMDialysis facility
Rio Rancho Dialysis (fmc)Rio rancho, NMDialysis facility
Lovelace Medical CenterAlbuquerque, NMHospital
Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerque, NMHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kidney Specialists Of New Mexico, Pc28605664454

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. Christine H Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameKidney Specialists Of New Mexico, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235304593
PECOS PAC ID: 2860566445
Enrollment ID: O20080730000534

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. Christine H 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
Christine H Chen, DO
717 Encino Pl Ne, Suite 26,
Albuquerque, NM 87102-2611

Ph: (505) 884-4545
Christine H Chen, DO
717 Encino Pl Ne, Suite 26,
Albuquerque, NM 87102-2611

Ph: (505) 884-4545

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