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Active NPI 1649299496 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Frank Chen , MD, PhD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology • Buffalo, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Frank Chen, MD, PhD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology practicing in Buffalo, NY. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1989, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 100 HIGH ST.

Dr. Chen is affiliated with University At Buffalo Pathologists Inc 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, cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

100 High St

Buffalo, NY 142031126

Telephone 7168595600
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Buffalo, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
37 Yrs +2.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 34.4 Yrs
State Avg: 34.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
20 Specialists

Practicing in Buffalo, NY (408 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
39.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (37 Years) 37 Yrs
Buffalo Specialty Average (34.4 Years) 34.4 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
170 94 $55.00 $33.07
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
124 29 $35.00 $24.73
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique
48 39 $70.00 $24.56
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
37 33 $50.00 $30.82
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
36 22 $35.00 $23.57
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report
26 14 $82.00 $61.67

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License NY 231831

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University At Buffalo Pathologists Inc

115 Flint Rd, Williamsville, NY 142213058

Phone: 7166267200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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NURSEPRACTITIONER

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Guy Dunetz , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1003619800

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jill Frasco , DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Gordon Bolles , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1013538461

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 08, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 08, 2008

Registered at 100 HIGH ST, BUFFALO, NY 142031126 (Tel: 7168595600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 08, 2008

Registered at 100 HIGH ST, BUFFALO, NY 142031126 (Tel: 7168595600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 08, 2008

Recorded as FRANK CHEN, MD, PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 08, 2008

Pathology (License #231831 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1649299496
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 19, 2006
Last Update: April 08, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

100 High St

Buffalo, NY 142031126

Phone: 7168595600

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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