Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Frederick Chen, M.D., PH.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Boston, MA
- NPI 1649244898
- Accepts Medicare
- 29 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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732 Harrison Avenue, 3Rd Floor West, Preston Bldg.
Boston, MA 021182309
(617) 638-8488
fax (617) 638-8469 - Additional location
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75 Francis St, Cardiac Surgery
Boston, MA 021156110
(617) 732-7775
fax (617) 732-6559 - Additional location
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830 Harrison Avenue, Ste 3400, Moakley Bldg
Boston, MA 021182905
(617) 414-8060
fax (617) 414-8012 - Mailing address
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960 Massachusetts Avenue, Fl 2
Boston, MA 021182690
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 3, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Massachusetts #214043
- Medicaid (2)
- MA #2097630 · MA #110040417A
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649244898. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
138
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$44,646
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 28 | 22 | $53 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 26 | 26 | $16 | |
76998 |
Ultrasonic guidance during surgery | 26 | 26 | $64 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 22 | 22 | $1,614 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 12 | 12 | $193 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 12 | 12 | $88 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 12 | 11 | $184 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 31 peers in Boston Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
60
Patients
57
Total drug cost
$458
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | Generic | 21 | 21 | $127 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 14 | 12 | $270 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 13 | 12 | $44 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 12 | 12 | $16 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Frederick Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. Frederick Chen practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Frederick Chen practice?
Dr. Frederick Chen practices at 732 Harrison Avenue, 3Rd Floor West, Boston, MA 021182309. Office phone: 6176388488.
What is Dr. Frederick Chen's NPI?
Dr. Frederick Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649244898, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Frederick Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Frederick Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Frederick Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508); Ultrasonic guidance during surgery (HCPCS 76998). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.