Dr. Lu Chen , MD
Dermatology • Chicago, IL
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
676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1600
Chicago, IL 606112997
Medicare Profile & Education
Washington University School Of Medicine
2014
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Chicago, IL
Practicing in Chicago, IL (673 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| 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: 2022-10-17NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X
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
Dermatology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Dermatology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Dermatology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Dermatology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Dermatology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Dermatology - Dermatopathology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Registered at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 1600, CHICAGO, IL 606112997 (Tel: 3126958106)
Registered at 676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 1600, CHICAGO, IL 606112997 (Tel: 3126958106)
Dermatology (License #036161311 in IL)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101003 (Tel: 3143625000)
Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, CAMPUS BOX 8123, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3143625000)
Recorded as LU CHEN, M.D.
Dermatology (License #2015011944 in MO)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1600
Chicago, IL 606112997
Phone: 3126958106
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