Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Lea Chen, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Gastroenterology Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · New Brunswick, NJ
- NPI 1679732242
- Accepts Medicare
- 20 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl
New Brunswick, NJ 089011928
(732) 828-3000 - Additional location
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530 1St Ave, Sk-9N
New York, NY 100166402
(212) 263-3095
fax (212) 263-3096 - Mailing address
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Po Box 829642
Philadelphia, PA 191829642
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 23, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- New Jersey #25MA10922200 · New York #247572
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679732242. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
128
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$14,910
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 39 | 38 | $181 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 39 | 25 | $50 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 20 | 11 | $141 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 16 | 13 | $85 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 14 | 13 | $121 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in New Brunswick Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$28,884
Transactions
32
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer INC. | 7 | $19,402.26 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 15 | $8,874.24 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 7 | $486.96 | |
| Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC | 2 | $99.57 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $20.93 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
52
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$252,583
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entyvio (Vedolizumab) | Brand | 28 | 0 | $228,708 |
| Budesonide ER (Budesonide) | Brand | 24 | 0 | $23,875 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lea Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. Lea Chen practices Gastroenterology Physician in New Brunswick, NJ.
Where does Dr. Lea Chen practice?
Dr. Lea Chen practices at 1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl, New Brunswick, NJ 089011928. Office phone: 7328283000.
What is Dr. Lea Chen's NPI?
Dr. Lea Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679732242, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lea Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lea Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lea Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.