Quick answers
- Where does Steven L. Chen see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Encinitas, CA and San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Steven L. Chen's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Surgical Oncology.
- Does Steven L. Chen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven L. 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 Steven L. Chen?
- (844) 627-4763, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Steven L. Chen's NPI number?
- 1366410086. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Steven L. Chen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 499 N El Camino Real, Suite C200Encinitas, CA 92024 (844) 627‑4763
- 8901 Activity RdSan Diego, CA 92126
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Steven L. Chen as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- James J Chao MD Facs a Professional Corporation3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Surgical Oncologyalso
Other general surgeons in Encinitas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Encinitas, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366410086 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians