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 .
- Primary practice
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795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 853-2943 - Additional location
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301 Industrial RD
San Carlos, CA 940702603
(650) 321-4121 - Mailing address
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325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
Total claims
35
Patients
26
Total drug cost
$143
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 35 | 26 | $143 |
Frequently asked questions
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.