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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
732 Harrison Avenue, 3Rd Floor West, Preston Bldg.
Boston, MA 021182309
(617) 638-8488
fax (617) 638-8469
Additional location
75 Francis St, Cardiac Surgery
Boston, MA 021156110
(617) 732-7775
fax (617) 732-6559
Additional location
830 Harrison Avenue, Ste 3400, Moakley Bldg
Boston, MA 021182905
(617) 414-8060
fax (617) 414-8012
Mailing address
960 Massachusetts Avenue, Fl 2
Boston, MA 021182690

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

Auto-generated from federal data
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.