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Deactivated NPI 1295032977 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Kuo-Ching Chen , MD

Surgery • Chicago, IL

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Kuo-Ching Chen has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date February 16, 2011
NPI Deactivation Date April 02, 2026
Total Practice Duration ~15 Years of Practice (2011 – 2026)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kuo-Ching Chen, MD was a registered Surgery practicing in Chicago, IL. Throughout an active medical career spanning 15 years, Dr. Chen provided care at the practice location at 505 N LAKE SHORE DRIVE until profile deactivation on 2026-04-02.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

505 N Lake Shore Drive
Suite 1910

Chicago, IL 60611

Telephone 3123210053

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Chicago, IL

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 22.3 Yrs
State Avg: 27.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
579 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (1624 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IL 036-046858

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated April 02, 2026

Record deactivated on April 02, 2026

NPI Profile Active February 16, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 16, 2011

Registered at 505 N LAKE SHORE DRIVE, SUITE 1910, CHICAGO, IL 60611 (Tel: 3123210053)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 16, 2011

Registered at 505 N LAKE SHORE DRIVE, SUITE 1910, CHICAGO, IL 60611 (Tel: 3123210053)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 16, 2011

Recorded as KUO-CHING CHEN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 16, 2011

Surgery (License #036-046858 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 16, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295032977
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 16, 2011
Last Update: February 16, 2011
Deactivation Date: April 02, 2026

Mailing Address

505 N Lake Shore Drive, Suite 1910

Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: 3123210053

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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