Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Chen, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · San Francisco, CA

  • NPI 1285644419
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 941432204
(415) 476-2131
Additional location
Providence Anchorage Anesthesia Medical Group, P.C., 3300 Providence Dr., Suite 207
Anchorage, AK 995084619
(907) 561-0005
fax (907) 563-9140

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 17, 2018
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A68466 · Alaska #4864
Medicaid
AK #8307

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285644419. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
177
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$31,823
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 25 25 $41
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 22 22 $197
64420 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into rib nerve 21 21 $94
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 19 18 $310
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 19 19 $177
64488 Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 18 18 $88
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 16 16 $531
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 15 14 $93
00400 Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 11 11 $259
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 11 11 $80

In context: peer comparison

Among 74 peers in this city , average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 7.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Cook Medical LLC 1 $18.15

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$18

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Brian Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Chen practices Anesthesiology Physician in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. Brian Chen practice?
Dr. Brian Chen practices at 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 941432204. Office phone: 4154762131.
What is Dr. Brian Chen's NPI?
Dr. Brian Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285644419, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (HCPCS 76942); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into rib nerve (HCPCS 64420). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.