Quick answers
- Where does Karen C. Chen see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including El Centro, CA, San Diego, CA and Encinitas, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Karen C. Chen's specialty?
- Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology as the primary specialty, and also Interventional Radiology.
- Does Karen C. Chen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen 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.
- What is the phone number for Karen C. Chen?
- (800) 926-8273, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Karen C. Chen's NPI number?
- 1437377710. 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 Karen C. Chen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1415 Ross AveEl Centro, CA 92243 (800) 926‑8273
- 200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103
- 447 N El Camino RealEncinitas, CA 92024 (858) 657‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen C. Chen as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
- Interventional Radiologyalso
Other radiologists in El Centro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in El Centro, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437377710 |
| 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