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Active NPI 1245387554 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Franklin Chen , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Edison, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Franklin Chen, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Edison, NJ. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1990, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10 PARSONAGE RD STE 500.

Dr. Chen maintains professional affiliations with Premier Brain And Spine Llc, Edison Metuchen Orthopaedic Group Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10 Parsonage Rd Ste 500

Edison, NJ 088372475

Telephone 7324946226
Fax 7324948762
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Edison, NJ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs +0.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 35.7 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
19 Specialists

Practicing in Edison, NJ (746 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
84.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Edison Specialty Average (35.7 Years) 35.7 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
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg
579 203 $14.96 $6.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
388 208 $250.00 $137.57
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes
370 21 $59.00 $33.90
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes
326 20 $59.00 $22.40
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care
171 15 $42.00 $9.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
164 164 $400.00 $178.27
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament
147 115 $211.73 $63.32
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views
121 101 $65.00 $42.04
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views
95 48 $85.00 $46.16
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
81 59 $112.40 $38.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
73 59 $200.00 $98.96
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views
70 48 $74.05 $35.24
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
69 54 $347.01 $72.79
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
64 59 $320.00 $195.42
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint
55 40 $282.62 $58.38
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views
52 39 $141.00 $34.34
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
48 33 $150.00 $41.82
26055 Incision of tendon covering
31 23 $6497.00 $253.75
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve
26 23 $6050.00 $476.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
25 25 $320.00 $121.18
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views
23 14 $164.00 $37.01
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
23 23 $420.00 $238.19
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule
22 17 $277.00 $57.64
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views
18 14 $85.00 $32.83
29125 Application of nonmoveable forearm to hand splint
17 12 $179.00 $75.61
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel
17 14 $131.00 $90.42
Q4022 Cast supplies, short arm splint, adult (11 years +), fiberglass
16 11 $15.00 $13.87
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast
15 14 $254.00 $99.12
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass
15 14 $20.00 $19.68

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-30
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NJ 25MA06795100

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License NJ 25MA06795100

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Edison Metuchen Orthopaedic Group Pa

10 Parsonage Rd, Edison, NJ 088372429

Phone: 7328391931

Edison Metuchen Orthopaedic Group Pa

10 Parsonage Rd, Edison, NJ 088372475

Premier Brain And Spine Llc

10 Parsonage Rd, Edison, NJ 088372475

Phone: 7324946226

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

19 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Jennifer Paventi , DPT

Physical Therapist

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

NPI 1114526639

Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Maram Salem , PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1124493077

Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Gloria Liu , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1194947077

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Dr. James Patti , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1336296441

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Edison Alejandrino , RNFA

Registered Nurse - Registered Nurse First Assistant

NPI 1386828101

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address May 28, 2025

Registered at 90 MATAWAN RD STE 302, MATAWAN, NJ 077472653 (Tel: 7324417177)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 28, 2025

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #25MA06795100 in NJ)

NPI Profile Active September 18, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 18, 2008

Registered at 10 PARSONAGE RD STE 500, EDISON, NJ 088372475 (Tel: 7324946226)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 18, 2008

Registered at 10 PARSONAGE RD STE 500, EDISON, NJ 088372475 (Tel: 7324946226)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 18, 2008

Recorded as FRANKLIN CHEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 18, 2008

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #25MA06795100 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 05, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245387554
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 05, 2007
Last Update: April 30, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

90 Matawan Rd Ste 302

Matawan, NJ 077472653

Phone: 7324417177

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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