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Dr. Tao Chen, MD
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (CMS: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) · Mobile, AL
- NPI 1316130743
- Accepts Medicare
- 36 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1557 Spring Hill Ave
Mobile, AL 366043218
(251) 478-4900
fax (251) 470-6221
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 2, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2081P2900X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #29601
- Medicaid
- AL #185242
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316130743. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,287
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$124,878
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 1,100 | 49 | $0 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 689 | 157 | $115 | |
80307 |
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers | 337 | 158 | $58 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 28 | 25 | $84 | |
64483 |
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | 19 | 16 | $258 | |
64493 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | 18 | 15 | $212 | |
64494 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | 18 | 15 | $108 | |
62323 |
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | 17 | 13 | $215 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 17 | 17 | $186 | |
27096 |
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | 16 | 11 | $172 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Mobile Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician, average services per provider: 874. This provider delivers 2.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$630
Transactions
50
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forte Bio-Pharma LLC | 25 | $262.65 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 19 | $258.56 | |
| Collegium Pharmaceutical, INC. | 3 | $55.77 | |
| Valinor Pharma, LLC | 3 | $53.10 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
10,299
Patients
1,766
Total drug cost
$548,034
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 3,402 | 417 | $67,840 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 2,245 | 294 | $349,368 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 1,079 | 172 | $17,048 |
| Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) | Brand | 700 | 78 | $17,648 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 634 | 150 | $5,140 |
| Levetiracetam | Generic | 576 | 179 | $8,050 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 298 | 130 | $17,058 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 212 | 49 | $1,685 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 210 | 34 | $3,633 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 191 | 64 | $604 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Tao Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. Tao Chen practices Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in Mobile, AL.
Where does Dr. Tao Chen practice?
Dr. Tao Chen practices at 1557 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile, AL 366043218. Office phone: 2514784900.
What is Dr. Tao Chen's NPI?
Dr. Tao Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316130743, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tao Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tao Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tao Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (HCPCS 80307). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.