Mingda Chen, M.D.
NPI 1679748636 · Anesthesiology Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mingda Chen, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1679748636).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679748636
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 127953 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
90 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 26 | $13 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 14 | $81 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 13 | $42 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 13 | $62 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 12 | $290 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 12 | $174 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$290 (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.
$125 across 1 record (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
- 2008-04-29
- Last updated
- 2009-12-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mingda Chen's NPI number?
- Mingda Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679748636, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mingda Chen's specialty?
- Mingda Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mingda Chen located?
- Mingda Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 4000 Kresge Way, Louisville, KY 40207-4605.
- What is Mingda Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mingda Chen is (502) 473-2132.
- Does Mingda Chen accept Medicare?
- Mingda Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mingda Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Mingda Chen's NPI (1679748636) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.