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Active NPI 1598749616 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Patrick Chen , MD

Internal Medicine • Salinas, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Patrick Chen, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Salinas, CA. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 355 ABBOTT ST.

Dr. Chen is affiliated with Svmhs Clinics and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose, sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

355 Abbott St
100

Salinas, CA 93901

Telephone 8317517070
Fax 8317517050
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

George Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Salinas, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
38 Yrs +9.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.5 Yrs
State Avg: 26.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
45 Specialists

Practicing in Salinas, CA (18502 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
20.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
61.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (38 Years) 38 Yrs
Salinas Specialty Average (28.5 Years) 28.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
90480 Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose
2,431 2,269 $100.00 $45.74
91320 Sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im
2,429 2,267 $328.00 $146.33
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
563 353 $20.00 $8.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
548 393 $249.85 $103.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
346 301 $166.88 $84.32
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
189 189 $233.46 $48.87
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine
97 97 $52.00 $34.31
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free
92 92 $101.00 $81.50
92227 Diagnostic imaging of retina
76 76 $45.70 $20.04
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit
41 41 $346.70 $61.15
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity
38 35 $427.48 $111.20
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use
33 33 $709.00 $290.13
81003 Automated urinalysis test
29 28 $22.00 $2.15
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
25 14 $55.05 $15.48
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine
23 23 $35.00 $34.30
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
21 20 $42.00 $16.98
92228 Imaging of retina with remote review by physician
20 20 $84.00 $31.03
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)
18 18 $31.60 $16.20
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report
15 15 $50.78 $15.21
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza
15 15 $110.00 $68.88

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License CA A79664

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Svmhs Clinics

355 Abbott St, Salinas, CA 939014484

Phone: 8317517070

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
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Emergency Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Natali Lopez Silva

Family Medicine

NPI 1073135125
Mirna Garcia , RN

Registered Nurse

NPI 1134993207

Registered Nurse

Dr. Rebecca Abundis , DO

Internal Medicine

NPI 1144227372

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Beatrice Castaneda

Community Health Worker

NPI 1154168870
Dr. John Clark , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1174505523

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 01, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 01, 2011

Registered at 355 ABBOTT ST, 100, SALINAS, CA 93901 (Tel: 8317517070)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 01, 2011

Registered at 355 ABBOTT ST, 100, SALINAS, CA 93901 (Tel: 8317517070)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 01, 2011

Recorded as PATRICK CHEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 01, 2011

Internal Medicine (License #A79664 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 01, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598749616
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 01, 2005
Last Update: March 01, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

355 Abbott St, 100

Salinas, CA 93901

Phone: 8317517070

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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