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 .
- Primary practice
-
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 941432204
(415) 476-2131 - Additional location
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Providence Anchorage Anesthesia Medical Group, P.C., 3300 Providence Dr., Suite 207
Anchorage, AK 995084619
(907) 561-0005
fax (907) 563-9140
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Medical LLC | 1 | $18.15 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.