Rick Chen, DPM
NPI 1518191782 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Greenville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rick Chen, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Greenville, NC (NPI 1518191782).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518191782
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 581 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
17 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
2,045 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 | 540 | $85 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 399 | $117 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 323 | $32 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 225 | $42 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 150 | $74 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 80 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 135 | 106 |
| Gabapentin | 85 | 20 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 75 | 50 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 64 | 42 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 40 | 23 |
| Meloxicam | 39 | 17 |
| Pregabalin | 39 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,411 across 48 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
- 2009-05-04
- Last updated
- 2019-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rick Chen's NPI number?
- Rick Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518191782, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rick Chen's specialty?
- Rick Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Rick Chen located?
- Rick Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1432 E Fire Tower Rd, Greenville, NC 27858-4105.
- What is Rick Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rick Chen is (252) 439-1150.
- Does Rick Chen accept Medicare?
- Rick Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rick Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Rick Chen's NPI (1518191782) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.