Joe Chen, M.D.
NPI 1700817350 · Gastroenterology Physician · Los Alamitos, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joe Chen, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Los Alamitos, CA (NPI 1700817350).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700817350
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G70529 (CA)
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
1,715 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 374 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 260 | $89 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 191 | $81 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 155 | $260 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 105 | $117 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 239 | 233 |
| Omeprazole | 187 | 86 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 177 | 66 |
| Famotidine | 61 | 21 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 57 | 18 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 50 | 13 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,668 across 101 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
- 2006-07-05
- Last updated
- 2015-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joe Chen's NPI number?
- Joe Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700817350, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joe Chen's specialty?
- Joe Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joe Chen located?
- Joe Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 10861 Cherry Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720-5403.
- What is Joe Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joe Chen is (562) 493-1011.
- Does Joe Chen accept Medicare?
- Joe Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joe Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Joe Chen's NPI (1700817350) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.