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General Surgery

Yijun Chen, MD

Works at hospitals in Los Angeles, CA · Santa Monica, CA · California

Summary

Yijun Chen, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA. NPI 1285860023. 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 Yijun 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

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
31Years since medical school (graduated 1995)
MaleGender (as listed)
UCLA Associated General SurgeonsGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Yijun Chen work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Yijun Chen at 2 hospitals: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Yijun Chen see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Yijun Chen's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Yijun Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Yijun 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 Yijun Chen offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Yijun Chen offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Yijun Chen?
(310) 267-7838, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Yijun Chen's NPI number?
1285860023. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Yijun Chen works

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

Group practices

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

  • UCLA Associated General Surgeons46 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Los Angeles

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1995
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285860023
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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