Lu Chen, MD
NPI 1962063206 · Internal Medicine Physician · Taunton, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lu Chen, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Taunton, MA (NPI 1962063206).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962063206
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME154781 (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
6 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
1,008 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 | 639 | $116 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 222 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 69 | $169 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 53 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 25 | $77 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$169 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 34 | 34 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 30 | 30 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 27 | 26 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 26 | 26 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 26 | 25 |
| Prednisone | 23 | 23 |
| Furosemide | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 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
- 2019-06-26
- Last updated
- 2025-02-24
- Certified
- 2025-02-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lu Chen's NPI number?
- Lu Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962063206, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lu Chen's specialty?
- Lu Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lu Chen located?
- Lu Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 88 Washington St, Taunton, MA 02780-2499.
- What is Lu Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lu Chen is (508) 828-7000.
- Does Lu Chen accept Medicare?
- Lu Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lu Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Lu Chen's NPI (1962063206) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.