Craig Chen, MD
NPI 1295042638 · Anesthesiology Physician · Mountain View, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Craig Chen, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Mountain View, CA (NPI 1295042638).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295042638
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A117771 (CA)
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 tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
89 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 35 | $233 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 16 | $47 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 15 | $149 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 12 | $165 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 11 | $223 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $47–$233 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-09-07
- Last updated
- 2015-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Craig Chen's NPI number?
- Craig Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295042638, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Craig Chen's specialty?
- Craig Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Craig Chen located?
- Craig Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040-4302.
- What is Craig Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Craig Chen is (650) 903-9500.
- Does Craig Chen accept Medicare?
- Craig Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Craig Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Craig Chen's NPI (1295042638) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.