Active NPI 1215904305 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Francis Chen , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery • Kalamazoo, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Chen, MD is a certified Colon & Rectal Surgery practicing in Kalamazoo, MI. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from Rutgers School Of Dental Medicine in 1990, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6938 ELM VALLEY DR.

Dr. Chen maintains professional affiliations with Lakeland Medical Practices, Paragon Health Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6938 Elm Valley Dr

Kalamazoo, MI 490097436

Telephone 2692504556

Fax 8559301409

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Paragon Health Pc Facility NPI 1154155695

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Rutgers School Of Dental Medicine

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Colon & Rectal Surgery in Kalamazoo, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

36 Yrs +7.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.0 Yrs

State Avg: 24.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Kalamazoo, MI (94 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

86.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (36 Years) 36 Yrs

Kalamazoo Specialty Average (29.0 Years) 29.0 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
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	18	18	$1284.03	$175.08
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	15	15	$1845.26	$241.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	20	20	$1107.72	$179.76
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	17	17	$1609.88	$247.15
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	15	15	$1270.89	$168.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	13	$77.00	$64.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$121.00	$82.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	20	$77.00	$65.72
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	24	24	$955.00	$166.15
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	23	22	$134.00	$39.71
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	22	22	$1539.00	$250.59
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	22	22	$1369.00	$147.49
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	15	15	$1290.00	$181.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$121.00	$83.20
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	26	25	$134.00	$39.86
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	25	25	$1369.00	$200.37
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	18	18	$955.00	$180.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	14	$77.00	$66.99
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	16	16	$1290.00	$185.82
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	16	16	$1539.00	$242.84
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$79.00	$49.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	30	30	$79.00	$50.68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$121.00	$76.19
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	26	26	$1369.00	$182.23
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	20	20	$134.00	$41.02
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	19	19	$1539.00	$260.56
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	16	16	$955.00	$190.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	11	$77.00	$51.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	46	46	$110.00	$73.10
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	46	46	$151.00	$90.11
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	29	29	$1103.00	$198.90
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	29	29	$1154.86	$188.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	27	$110.00	$68.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$160.00	$103.97
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	23	23	$1013.48	$185.35
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	15	15	$1162.00	$189.05
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	12	12	$1439.83	$260.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	60	58	$151.00	$82.20
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	56	56	$1162.00	$179.57
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	53	53	$1103.00	$191.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	52	47	$110.00	$63.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$160.00	$97.36
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	45	45	$1420.00	$249.76
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	43	43	$1162.00	$175.73
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	36	36	$110.00	$69.46
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	29	28	$1002.00	$174.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	73	62	$110.00	$68.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$160.00	$101.83
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	54	54	$1162.00	$183.88
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	48	47	$151.00	$81.95
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	43	43	$1103.00	$203.06
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	43	43	$1420.00	$257.36
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	34	34	$1162.00	$183.56
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	30	30	$1002.00	$187.08

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-06-04

Colon & Rectal Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License MI 4301071254

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RG0100X

State License MI 4301071254

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1215904305 (MI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Paragon Health Pc

1815 Henson Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 490481510

Phone: 2694926502

Lakeland Medical Practices

3903 Hollywood Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 490859149

Phone: 2694081100

Secondary Practice Locations

3903 Hollywood Rd

Saint Joseph, MI 490859149

Phone: 2694081100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners

Judy Whitehurst , LMSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1104331347

Licensed Master Social Worker

Dr. Geoffrey Hammond , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1124133046

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Eric Houchin , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1174522957

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Wendy Steinkraus , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1659670289

Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Pamela Sanchez , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1790747848

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Teresa Kellogg , RN, MSN, NP-C, FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1801198130

Registered Nurse, Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (Certified), Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location June 04, 2026

Registered at 6938 ELM VALLEY DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 490097436 (Tel: 2692504556)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 04, 2026

Registered at 6938 ELM VALLEY DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 490097436 (Tel: 2692504556)

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Updated Practice Location June 12, 2025

Registered at 3000 OLD CENTRE RD, PORTAGE, MI 490244883 (Tel: 2692504556)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 12, 2025

Registered at 3000 OLD CENTRE RD, PORTAGE, MI 490244883 (Tel: 2692504556)

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Updated Practice Location April 12, 2023

Registered at 1815 HENSON AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 490481510 (Tel: 2694926502)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 12, 2023

Registered at 1815 HENSON AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 490481510 (Tel: 2694926502)

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NPI Profile Active November 13, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 13, 2014

Registered at 601 JOHN ST, SUITE M302, KALAMAZOO, MI 490075341 (Tel: 2693414890)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 13, 2014

Registered at 601 JOHN ST, SUITE M302, KALAMAZOO, MI 490075341 (Tel: 2693414890)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 13, 2014

Recorded as MICHAEL CHEN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 13, 2014

Colon & Rectal Surgery (License #4301071254 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 07, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215904305

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 07, 2006

Last Update: June 04, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

6938 Elm Valley Dr

Kalamazoo, MI 490097436

Phone: 2692504556

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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