Brian Chen, MD
NPI 1881086189 · Anesthesiology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Chen, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1881086189).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881086189
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A164572 (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
11 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
100 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 27 | $329 |
| Anesthesia for Injection, Drainage Or Aspiration Procedures on Spine Or Spinal Cord of Lower Back Accessed Through Skin Using Imaging Guidance01938 | 24 | $65 |
| Continuous Infusion of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve) Through Catheter64448 | 14 | $70 |
| Anesthesia for Open Or Endoscopic Total Shoulder Joint Replacement01638 | 12 | $243 |
| Anesthesia for Injection, Drainage Or Aspiration Procedures on Spine Or Spinal Cord of Neck Or Upper Back Accessed Through Skin Using Imaging Guidance01937 | 12 | $62 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 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
- 2015-02-23
- Last updated
- 2024-09-28
- Certified
- 2024-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Chen's NPI number?
- Brian Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881086189, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Chen's specialty?
- Brian Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Chen located?
- Brian Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033-5313.
- What is Brian Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Chen is (323) 442-7400.
- Does Brian Chen accept Medicare?
- Brian Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Chen's NPI (1881086189) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.