Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Frank Chen, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Sports Medicine) · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1831293075
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 853-2943
Additional location
301 Industrial RD
San Carlos, CA 940702603
(650) 321-4121
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 15, 2020
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XX0005X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A72370

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831293075. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,287
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$254,157
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 698 148 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 494 328 $111
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 328 200 $88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 176 164 $156
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose 162 42 $121
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 159 159 $136
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 94 94 $201
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope 32 32 $177
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope 31 31 $191
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope 29 29 $1,227

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 158. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
35
Patients
26
Total drug cost
$143
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 35 26 $143

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Frank Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. Frank Chen practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Frank Chen practice?
Dr. Frank Chen practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6508532943.
What is Dr. Frank Chen's NPI?
Dr. Frank Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831293075, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Frank Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Frank Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Frank Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.