Nita Chen, MD
NPI 1881126258 · Neurology Physician · Newport Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nita Chen, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Newport Beach, CA (NPI 1881126258).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881126258
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME150832 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
946 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 408 | $123 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 202 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 94 | $193 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 70 | $236 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 66 | $179 |
| Prolonged Office Or Other Outpatient Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Maximum Required Time of the Primary Procedure Which Has Been Selected Using Total Time on the Date of the Primary Service; Each Additional 15 Minutes By the Physician Or |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 86 | 43 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Rytary | 30 | — |
| Gabapentin | 24 | 12 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 21 | — |
| Primidone | 19 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 18 | — |
| Memantine Hcl | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$665 across 18 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
- 2017-04-03
- Last updated
- 2024-02-29
- Certified
- 2024-02-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nita Chen's NPI number?
- Nita Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881126258, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nita Chen's specialty?
- Nita Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nita Chen located?
- Nita Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 280 Newport Center Dr Ste 110, Newport Beach, CA 92660-7541.
- What is Nita Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nita Chen is (949) 478-3305.
- Does Nita Chen accept Medicare?
- Nita Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nita Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Nita Chen's NPI (1881126258) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.