Michael Chen, DO
NPI 1205859170 · Neurology Physician · Council Bluffs, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Chen, DO is a Neurology Physician provider in Council Bluffs, IA (NPI 1205859170).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205859170
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 377 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,069 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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'SG2211 | 285 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 221 | $118 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 202 | $87 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 134 | $154 |
| Nerve Conduction, 5-6 Studies95909 | 75 | $120 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 433 | 58 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 405 | 87 |
| Topiramate | 358 | 60 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 291 | 53 |
| Gabapentin | 276 | 56 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 193 | 34 |
| Primidone | 188 | 31 |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,471 across 145 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-25
- Last updated
- 2013-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Chen's NPI number?
- Michael Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205859170, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Chen's specialty?
- Michael Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Chen located?
- Michael Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Ridge St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-4643.
- What is Michael Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Chen is (712) 396-4050.
- Does Michael Chen accept Medicare?
- Michael Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Chen's NPI (1205859170) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.