Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Timothy Chen, M.D.

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

  • NPI 1699017707
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2100 Webster St Ste 115
San Francisco, CA 941152374
(415) 387-8800
fax (415) 387-5204
Additional location
2100 Webster St Ste 516
San Francisco, CA 941152381
(415) 600-2470
fax (415) 369-1292
Additional location
3801 Sacramento St Ste 300
San Francisco, CA 941181625
(415) 600-2402
fax (415) 379-9870

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 14, 2022
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A136216

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699017707. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,264
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$174,511
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 317 157 $88
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 211 202 $193
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 182 176 $113
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 168 168 $153
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 149 118 $107
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 124 124 $130
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 76 76 $280
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 13 13 $192
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 12 11 $120
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk 12 12 $186

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in San Francisco Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,870
Transactions
65
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Biotech, INC. 12 $362.32
Abbvie INC. 14 $290.78
Medtronic, INC. 1 $132.01
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, INC. 5 $125.92
Pfizer INC. 6 $117.48
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC 5 $114.49
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 4 $97.61
Celltrion USA INC. 4 $84.30
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 2 $74.53
Gilead Sciences, INC. 3 $70.16
Lilly USA, LLC 2 $65.51
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 2 $45.83
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $41.92
Genzyme Corporation 1 $41.54
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 2 $39.86

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,831
Education
$38

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
754
Patients
500
Total drug cost
$130,215
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 254 153 $6,821
Gavilyte-C (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 160 157 $3,144
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) Brand 72 71 $5,399
Famotidine Generic 62 22 $1,572
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 49 48 $845
Omeprazole Generic 26 0 $382
Mesalamine Generic 25 0 $14,104
Mesalamine ER (Mesalamine) Brand 20 0 $7,274
Suprep (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) Brand 19 19 $2,281
Vemlidy (Tenofovir Alafenamide) Brand 18 0 $44,792

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Timothy Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. Timothy Chen practices Gastroenterology Physician in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. Timothy Chen practice?
Dr. Timothy Chen practices at 2100 Webster St Ste 115, San Francisco, CA 941152374. Office phone: 4153878800.
What is Dr. Timothy Chen's NPI?
Dr. Timothy Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699017707, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Timothy Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Timothy Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Timothy Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.