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Active NPI 1235792516 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alexander Kai Chen , MD

Surgery - Trauma Surgery • Bethlehem, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alexander Chen, MD is a certified Surgery - Trauma Surgery practicing in Bethlehem, PA. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2019, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 801 OSTRUM ST.

Dr. Chen is affiliated with Unlv Medicine and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

801 Ostrum St

Bethlehem, PA 180151000

Telephone 4845266643
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery - Trauma Surgery in Bethlehem, PA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -10.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.1 Yrs
State Avg: 19.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Bethlehem, PA (92 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
12.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Bethlehem Specialty Average (17.1 Years) 17.1 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-07-28
Surgery - Trauma Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0127X

State License PA MD496317

Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NV 25996

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 - Surgical Critical Care

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0102X

State License NV 25996

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Unlv Medicine

1707 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 891022354

Phone: 7026715150

Secondary Practice Locations

1707 W Charleston Blvd Ste 160

Las Vegas, NV 891022354

Phone: 7026715150

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Family Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Internal Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Chelsea Ritter , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023632874

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1053285460

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

Kelly Martorano , ACNP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1053696815

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 28, 2026

Registered at 801 OSTRUM ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 180151000 (Tel: 4845266643)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 28, 2026

Surgery (License #MD496317 in PA)

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Updated Practice Location June 11, 2025

Registered at 1707 W CHARLESTON BLVD STE 160, LAS VEGAS, NV 891022354 (Tel: 7026715150)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 11, 2025

Registered at 451 CRESTDALE LN APT 21, LAS VEGAS, NV 891441006

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 11, 2025

Surgery (License #25996 in NV)

NPI Profile Active April 22, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 22, 2019

Registered at 750 E ADAMS ST, SYRACUSE, NY 132102306 (Tel: 3154646361)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 22, 2019

Registered at 466 COMMONWEALTH AVE APT 801, BOSTON, MA 022152711

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 22, 2019

Recorded as ALEXANDER CHEN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 22, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 22, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235792516
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 22, 2019
Last Update: July 28, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

451 Crestdale Ln Apt 21

Las Vegas, NV 891441006

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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