Douglas Chen, M..D.
NPI 1295818599 · Otology & Neurotology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Chen, M..D. is a Otology & Neurotology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1295818599).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295818599
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otology & Neurotology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M..D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD025303E (PA)
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
846 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 | 261 | $86 |
| Exam of Ear Using a Microscope92504 | 123 | $27 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 64 | $120 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 59 | $106 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 59 | $159 |
| Simple Removal of Skin Debris and Drainage of Mastoid Cavity69220 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 101 | 28 |
| Ofloxacin | 93 | 66 |
| Meclizine Hcl | 85 | 29 |
| Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazidbrand: Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid | 33 | 12 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexamethbrand: Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone | 29 | 22 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 17 | 14 |
| Lorazepam | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$605 across 4 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
- 2006-10-23
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Chen's NPI number?
- Douglas Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295818599, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Chen's specialty?
- Douglas Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otology & Neurotology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Chen located?
- Douglas Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 420 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4746.
- What is Douglas Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Chen is (412) 321-2480.
- Does Douglas Chen accept Medicare?
- Douglas Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Chen's NPI (1295818599) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.