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Active NPI 1124445077 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Lu Chen , MD

Dermatology • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lu Chen, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from Washington University School Of Medicine in 2014, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 1600.

Dr. Chen is affiliated with Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1600

Chicago, IL 606112997

Telephone 3126958106
Fax 3126958106

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Chicago, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -5.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.3 Yrs
State Avg: 23.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
242 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (673 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
74.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Chicago Specialty Average (17.3 Years) 17.3 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
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
2,246 1,499 $576.00 $72.07
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
459 149 $391.00 $90.97
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
298 193 $508.00 $106.46
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
223 151 $482.00 $113.41
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
80 74 $343.00 $43.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
56 43 $323.00 $132.38
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
53 37 $354.00 $83.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
49 41 $219.00 $93.91
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
18 16 $363.00 $97.17
11301 Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm
17 14 $419.00 $113.87
17000 Destruction of skin growth
16 14 $259.00 $50.27
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere
15 15 $260.20 $98.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
15 15 $330.00 $116.30
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
12 12 $672.00 $174.00

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-10-17
Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License IL 036161311

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Dermatology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License MO 2015011944

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

676 N St Clair, Chicago, IL 606112997

Phone: 3126958106

Secondary Practice Locations

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz

Saint Louis, MO 631101003

Phone: 3143625000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 17, 2022

Registered at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 1600, CHICAGO, IL 606112997 (Tel: 3126958106)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 17, 2022

Registered at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 1600, CHICAGO, IL 606112997 (Tel: 3126958106)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 17, 2022

Dermatology (License #036161311 in IL)

NPI Profile Active July 09, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2015

Registered at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101003 (Tel: 3143625000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2015

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, CAMPUS BOX 8123, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3143625000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2015

Recorded as LU CHEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2015

Dermatology (License #2015011944 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 27, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1124445077
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 27, 2014
Last Update: October 17, 2022
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1600

Chicago, IL 606112997

Phone: 3126958106

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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