Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Terence Chen, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Walnut Creek, CA

  • NPI 1720180946
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 71.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
122 la Casa Via Ste 222
Walnut Creek, CA 945983014
(925) 937-0404
fax (925) 937-1340

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 8, 2025
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G71608

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720180946. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
575
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$126,262
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 176 128 $153
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 102 102 $260
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 74 64 $109
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 59 43 $214
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 39 13 $404
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 35 17 $275
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 34 33 $190
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 27 27 $131
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 18 18 $792
69990 Use of operating microscope 11 11 $223

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Walnut Creek Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,252
Transactions
48
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Globus Medical, INC. 43 $1,035.21
Ucb, INC. 2 $96.79
Providence Medical Technology, INC. 1 $62.16
Nevro Corp. 1 $34.48
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $22.93

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,252

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
72
Patients
34
Total drug cost
$691
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 28 0 $406
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 25 20 $225
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 19 14 $60

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Terence Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. Terence Chen practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Walnut Creek, CA.
Where does Dr. Terence Chen practice?
Dr. Terence Chen practices at 122 la Casa Via Ste 222, Walnut Creek, CA 945983014. Office phone: 9259370404.
What is Dr. Terence Chen's NPI?
Dr. Terence Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720180946, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Terence Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Terence Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Terence Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.