Poly Chen, M.D.
NPI 1255421467 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Salem, OR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Poly Chen, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Salem, OR (NPI 1255421467).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255421467
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 48838020 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,472 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 534 | $112 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 126 | $149 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 120 | $193 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 57 | $51 |
| Electronic Analysis of Implanted Neurostimulator Generator With Complex Spinal Cord Or Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Programming95972 | 55 | $51 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 349 | 103 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 331 | 125 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 167 | 77 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 161 | 74 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 116 | 45 |
| Meloxicam | 114 | 47 |
| Pregabalin | 80 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$364 across 11 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
- 2006-10-16
- Last updated
- 2015-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Poly Chen's NPI number?
- Poly Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255421467, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Poly Chen's specialty?
- Poly Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Poly Chen located?
- Poly Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 2480 Liberty St Ne, Salem, OR 97301-8380.
- What is Poly Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Poly Chen is (503) 371-1010.
- Does Poly Chen accept Medicare?
- Poly Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Poly Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Poly Chen's NPI (1255421467) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.