Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Chen, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Alexandria, LA

  • NPI 1912080128
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
506 Idlewood Dr
Alexandria, LA 713033455
(318) 448-0811

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 22, 2009
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #08239R
Medicaid (2)
LA #1900079 · TX #202484601

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912080128. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
129
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$5,608
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 43 40 $43
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 28 19 $38
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 25 21 $29
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 22 22 $82
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 11 11 $14

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Alexandria Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 2.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$22
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $21.79

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$22

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. William Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. William Chen practices Anesthesiology Physician in Alexandria, LA.
Where does Dr. William Chen practice?
Dr. William Chen practices at 506 Idlewood Dr, Alexandria, LA 713033455. Office phone: 3184480811.
What is Dr. William Chen's NPI?
Dr. William Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912080128, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch (HCPCS 64450); Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (HCPCS 76942). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.