Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Chen, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Berkeley, CA

  • NPI 1396734505
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3000 Colby St, Suite 106
Berkeley, CA 947052058
(510) 647-1200
fax (510) 647-1205

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0114X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A75341

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396734505. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,449
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$280,864
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 526 402 $107
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 221 221 $194
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 177 152 $151
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 104 21 $0
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure 83 80 $157
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 73 51 $86
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 63 27 $7
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less 49 46 $17
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 47 45 $1,447
J2001 Injection, lidocaine hcl for intravenous infusion, 10 mg 47 39 $0

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Berkeley Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 120. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$7,162
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics INC. 2 $7,137.00
Abbvie INC. 1 $24.60

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$7,137
Food and Beverage
$25

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
545
Patients
324
Total drug cost
$8,341
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 197 100 $617
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 151 94 $1,296
Amoxicillin Generic 93 63 $214
Cephalexin Generic 23 19 $237
Celecoxib Generic 19 17 $299
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 18 17 $5,448
Tramadol Hcl Generic 17 14 $65
Azithromycin Generic 15 0 $95
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 0 $70

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Chen practices Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Berkeley, CA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Chen practice?
Dr. Christopher Chen practices at 3000 Colby St, Berkeley, CA 947052058. Office phone: 5106471200.
What is Dr. Christopher Chen's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396734505, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.