Active NPI 1487972972 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Sugong Chen , MD

Surgery • Fargo, ND

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sugong Chen, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Fargo, ND. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1717 UNIVERSITY DR S.

Dr. Chen maintains professional affiliations with Sanford Medical Center Fargo, Sanford Health Network North and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1717 University Dr S

Fargo, ND 581034939

Telephone 7012342000

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Sanford Medical Center Fargo Facility NPI 1689694317

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Fargo, ND

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

16 Yrs -9.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.5 Yrs

State Avg: 25.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

32 Specialists

Practicing in Fargo, ND (148 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.4% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

77.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (16 Years) 16 Yrs

Fargo Specialty Average (25.5 Years) 25.5 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
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	61	52	$49.00	$15.73
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	44	34	$178.00	$136.58
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	35	35	$224.00	$171.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$186.21	$118.10
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	21	20	$1161.00	$102.79
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	13	13	$1387.23	$208.88
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	11	11	$168.36	$5.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	34	34	$224.00	$173.13
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	30	22	$178.00	$133.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$177.87	$122.80
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	19	19	$1148.68	$120.90
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	15	15	$166.00	$4.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	42	42	$224.00	$169.83
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	35	29	$178.00	$137.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$165.00	$130.77
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	19	19	$4840.56	$1332.62
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	13	13	$1298.15	$204.23
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$1093.85	$80.60
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$1245.55	$80.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	43	43	$206.88	$180.52
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	36	30	$165.33	$137.66
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$157.55	$132.91
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope	14	13	$4749.37	$1441.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$106.17	$81.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	36	$90.00	$78.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$87.00	$74.44
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$995.75	$125.36
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	16	16	$127.81	$110.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$147.00	$127.15

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	39	39	$87.00	$74.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	35	$90.00	$78.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$147.00	$124.28
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	25	23	$127.00	$110.05
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	17	16	$761.63	$124.05
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	16	15	$153.00	$5.41
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	16	16	$1851.26	$584.32
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$987.00	$122.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$147.00	$126.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$242.25	$74.08

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-27

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License ND 15256

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.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NC 2017-00769

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MN 64456

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Sanford Health Network North

407 Washington Ave E, Finley, ND 582303031

Phone: 7015241005

Sanford Health Network North

600 1st St Se, Mayville, ND 582571518

Phone: 7017884500

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

1717 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 581034939

Phone: 7012342000

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

621 Demers Ave, East Grand Forks, MN 567211812

Phone: 2187735857

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

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Registered Nurse

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Registered Nurse

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Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Doctor of Nursing Practice, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Emuejevoke Okoh , MD

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Zhanyong Bing , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

NPI 1023051810

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Harpreet Kohli , MD

Hospitalist

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

16 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 28, 2022

Surgery (License #2017-00769 in NC)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 23, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 5074, SIOUX FALLS, SD 571175074

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 23, 2021

Surgery (License #15256 in ND)

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Updated Practice Location April 09, 2019

Registered at 1717 UNIVERSITY DR S, FARGO, ND 581034939 (Tel: 7012342000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 09, 2019

Registered at 1717 UNIVERSITY DR S, FARGO, ND 581034939 (Tel: 7012342000)

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NPI Profile Active July 06, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 06, 2017

Registered at 407 CRUTCHFIELD ST, DURHAM, NC 277042726 (Tel: 9194707000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 06, 2017

Registered at 407 CRUTCHFIELD STREET, DURHAM, NC 27704 (Tel: 9194707000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 06, 2017

Recorded as SUGONG CHEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 06, 2017

Surgery (License #2017-00769 in NC)

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NPI Profile Active September 23, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location September 23, 2011

Registered at 1600 SW ARCHER ROAD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32610 (Tel: 3522650680)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 23, 2011

Registered at 1600 SW ARCHER ROAD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32610 (Tel: 3522650680)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 23, 2011

Recorded as SUGONG CHEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 23, 2011

Surgery (License #TRN14712 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 10, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1487972972

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 10, 2010

Last Update: April 27, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 5074

Sioux Falls, SD 571175074

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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