Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Athena Chen, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1245643394
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-2967

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #L-259087

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245643394. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
544
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$23,155
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 136 91 $37
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 107 28 $28
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 87 80 $28
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 72 44 $70
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 58 34 $35
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 30 13 $82
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere 29 28 $78
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate 25 16 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 76 peers in this city , average services per provider: 122. This provider delivers 4.5× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Athena Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. Athena Chen practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Athena Chen practice?
Dr. Athena Chen practices at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114. Office phone: 6177262967.
What is Dr. Athena Chen's NPI?
Dr. Athena Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245643394, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Athena Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Athena Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Athena Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (HCPCS 88112). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.