Tsinsue Chen, M.D.
NPI 1396031217 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Chandler, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tsinsue Chen, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Chandler, AZ (NPI 1396031217).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396031217
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 55484 (AZ)
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
15 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
101 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 54 | $161 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 13 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 12 | $87 |
| Insertion of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Device With Connection to 2 Or More Electrode Arrays61886 | 11 | $766 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 11 | $174 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $87–$766 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$526 across 9 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
- 2011-06-20
- Last updated
- 2018-09-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tsinsue Chen's NPI number?
- Tsinsue Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396031217, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tsinsue Chen's specialty?
- Tsinsue Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tsinsue Chen located?
- Tsinsue Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1875 W Frye Rd Ste 300, Chandler, AZ 85224-6184.
- What is Tsinsue Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tsinsue Chen is (480) 917-5600.
- Does Tsinsue Chen accept Medicare?
- Tsinsue Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tsinsue Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Tsinsue Chen's NPI (1396031217) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.