Lawrence Chen, DPM
NPI 1265927115 · Podiatrist · Los Gatos, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Chen, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Los Gatos, CA (NPI 1265927115).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265927115
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E5849 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 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
1,632 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 475 | $105 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 297 | $53 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 204 | $70 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 127 | $55 |
| Removal of Muscle And/Or Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11043 | 116 | $161 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 86 | $138 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 86 | 65 |
| Collagenase Clostridium Hist.brand: Santyl | 12 | — |
| Cephalexin | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$8,295 across 49 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
- 2018-06-23
- Last updated
- 2022-06-08
- Certified
- 2022-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Chen's NPI number?
- Lawrence Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265927115, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Chen's specialty?
- Lawrence Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Lawrence Chen located?
- Lawrence Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 555 Knowles Dr Ste 117, Los Gatos, CA 95032-1542.
- What is Lawrence Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Chen is (408) 292-8800.
- Does Lawrence Chen accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Chen's NPI (1265927115) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.