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Dr. James L Chen, MD, MPH

Individual provider Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · NPI 1306040548

Dr. James L Chen, MD, MPH is an Orthopedic Surgery in San Francisco, California. Graduated from University of California, Davis School of Medicine in 2006, 20 years ago. Accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in California.

Years since qualifying
20
Trained at
University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Licensed in
CA
In the registry since
2007
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.
MPH — Master of Public Health
A graduate degree in population health.

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Practice location Address checks out

450 Sutter St Ste 400
San Francisco, CA 94108-4206
Phone: (415) 900-3000
Fax: (415) 900-3001
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Specialties & licences

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207XX0005X · Licence A102032 (CA)

Record details

NPI number1306040548
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD , MPH
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 12, 2007
Last updated in NPPESApril 10, 2025
Certification dateApril 10, 2025
Mailing address450 Sutter St, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94108-4206

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Also practisesSPORTS MEDICINE
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 2006 (20 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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