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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl
New Brunswick, NJ 089011928
(732) 828-3000
Additional location
530 1St Ave, Sk-9N
New York, NY 100166402
(212) 263-3095
fax (212) 263-3096
Mailing address
Po Box 829642
Philadelphia, PA 191829642

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$18,507
Consulting Fee
$7,513
Travel and Lodging
$1,628
Food and Beverage
$1,138
Education
$99

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.