Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Chen Xu
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Pittsburgh, PA
- NPI 1821418641
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.5 / 100 · 2023
- 12 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
320 E North Ave Ste 208
Pittsburgh, PA 152124756
(412) 359-6200
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 9, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD473796
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821418641. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
378
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$66,139
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 92 | 72 | $167 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 75 | 61 | $119 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 42 | 41 | $124 | |
22614 |
Fusion of additional segment of spine | 26 | 11 | $343 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 25 | 25 | $165 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 22 | 11 | $244 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 22 | 16 | $47 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 20 | 20 | $157 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 17 | 16 | $81 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 13 | 13 | $208 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 14 peers in Pittsburgh Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$7,141
Transactions
35
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retropsoas Technologies, LLC | 1 | $4,000.00 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 7 | $1,176.39 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 11 | $888.94 | |
| Globus Medical, INC. | 2 | $267.35 | |
| Si-Bone, INC. | 4 | $232.35 | |
| Cerapedics INC. | 2 | $167.61 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 2 | $159.52 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $118.75 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 4 | $107.45 | |
| Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) | 1 | $22.80 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Chen Xu's medical specialty?
Dr. Chen Xu practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Chen Xu practice?
Dr. Chen Xu practices at 320 E North Ave Ste 208, Pittsburgh, PA 152124756. Office phone: 4123596200.
What is Dr. Chen Xu's NPI?
Dr. Chen Xu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821418641, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chen Xu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chen Xu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chen Xu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.