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Orthopedic Surgery

Franklin Chen, MD

Works at hospitals in Edison, NJ · Perth Amboy, NJ · Paterson, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Franklin Chen, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Edison, NJ, Perth Amboy, NJ and Paterson, NJ. NPI 1245387554. 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 Franklin 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

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
36Years since medical school (graduated 1990)
Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Premier Brain and Spine LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Franklin Chen work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Franklin Chen at 3 hospitals: JFK University Medical Center, Raritan Bay Medical Center and St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Franklin Chen see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Edison, NJ. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Franklin Chen's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Hand Surgery.
Does Franklin Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Franklin 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.
What is the phone number for Franklin Chen?
(732) 494-6226, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Franklin Chen's NPI number?
1245387554. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Franklin Chen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Franklin 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 Franklin Chen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Premier Brain and Spine LLC126 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Edison

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Edison, NJ — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJohns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1990
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1245387554
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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