Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Gao Chen work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Gao Chen at 1 hospital: Virginia Hospital Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Gao Chen see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Fairfax, VA and Halethorpe, MD. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Gao Chen's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Gao Chen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gao 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 Gao Chen?
- (703) 237-4800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Gao Chen's NPI number?
- 1437418977. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Gao Chen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gao Chen at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Virginia Hospital CenterArlington, VA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 490050
Practice locations
Addresses where Gao Chen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 12255 Fair Lakes PkwyFairfax, VA 22033 (703) 237‑4800
- 1701 Twin Springs RdHalethorpe, MD 21227 (410) 737‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gao Chen as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid Atlantic States, Inc1,899 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Fairfax
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fairfax, VA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arizona College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437418977 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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