Laura M Chen, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Gardner, MA

Laura M Chen, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Gardner, Massachusetts. She went to University Of Massachusetts Medical School and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. She is a member of the group practice Wachusett Radiology Inc and her current practice location is 242 Green St, Gardner, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (978) 630-6235.

Laura M Chen is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 156506) 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 1679544712.

Contact Information

Laura M Chen, MD
242 Green St,
Gardner, MA 01440-1336
(978) 630-6235
(978) 630-6353

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Physician's Profile

Full NameLaura M Chen
GenderFemale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience32 Years
Location242 Green St, Gardner, Massachusetts
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:
  • Laura M Chen attended and graduated from University Of Massachusetts Medical School in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679544712
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/12/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991737520
  • Enrollment ID: I20070123000130

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Laura M Chen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679544712NPI-NPPES
3180514MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 156506 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Heywood Hospital -Gardner, MAHospital
Athol Memorial HospitalAthol, MAHospital
Healthalliance Hospitals, IncLeominster, MAHospital
Umass Memorial Medical Center/university CampusWorcester, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wachusett Radiology Inc41836567137

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. Laura M Chen allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameHenry Heywood Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205823879
PECOS PAC ID: 1658262605
Enrollment ID: O20040322000360
Entity NameAthol Memorial Hospital Incorporated
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336120047
PECOS PAC ID: 7911959846
Enrollment ID: O20050218000228
Entity NameWachusett Radiology Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528090131
PECOS PAC ID: 4183656713
Enrollment ID: O20050906000092

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. Laura M 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
Laura M Chen, MD
29 Union Sq,
Gardner, MA 01440-3053

Ph: (978) 632-7383
Laura M Chen, MD
242 Green St,
Gardner, MA 01440-1336

Ph: (978) 630-6235

Reviews and Comments


Radiology Doctors in Gardner, MA

Dr. Daniel Berman, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Dept. Of Radiology, Heywood Hospital, 242 Green St, Gardner, MA 01440
Phone: 978-632-3420    
Edward F. Hurwitz, M.D.
Radiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 242 Green St, Gardner, MA 01440
Phone: 978-630-6235    Fax: 978-630-6353

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