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Neurosurgery

Thomas C. Chen, MD

Works at hospitals in Los Angeles, CA · Glendale, CA · California

Summary

Thomas C. Chen, MD (Neurosurgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Los Angeles, CA and Glendale, CA. NPI 1225071509. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Thomas C. Chen, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

NeurosurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
38Years since medical school (graduated 1988)
University Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
USC Care Medical Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Thomas C. Chen work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Thomas C. Chen at 3 hospitals: Keck Hospital of USC, Los Angeles General Medical Center and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Thomas C. Chen see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 8 practice locations, including Los Angeles, CA and Glendale, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Thomas C. Chen's specialty?
Medicare lists Neurosurgery as the primary specialty.
Does Thomas C. Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas C. Chen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Thomas C. Chen offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Thomas C. Chen offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Thomas C. Chen?
(323) 442-2582, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Thomas C. Chen's NPI number?
1225071509. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Thomas C. Chen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas C. Chen at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Thomas C. Chen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Thomas C. Chen as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • USC Care Medical Group Inc1,380 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Los Angeles

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine
Graduation year1988
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225071509
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians