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Gastroenterology

Chien-Huan Chen, MD

Works at hospitals in Saint Louis, MO · Creve Coeur, MO · Belleville, IL … · Missouri, Illinois

Summary

Dr. Chien-Huan Chen, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Phone: (314) 747-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Chien-Huan Chen had 283 Original Medicare patients and 431 services. NPI 1588691265. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chien-Huan Chen, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Chien-Huan Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chien-Huan Chen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Chien-Huan Chen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 283 Original Medicare patients and 431 services for Chien-Huan Chen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Chien-Huan Chen's NPI number?
1588691265. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Chien-Huan Chen, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients283
Services billed to Medicare431
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)115 services
  2. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)76 services
  3. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)53 services
  4. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)28 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)24 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure74%
  • High cholesterol72%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Depression25%

Hospitals where Chien-Huan Chen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chien-Huan Chen at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Barnes Jewish HospitalSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260032
  • Barnes-Jewish West County HospitalCreve Coeur, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260162
  • Memorial HospitalBelleville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140185
  • Parkland Health CenterFarmington, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260163
  • St Johns HospitalSpringfield, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140053

Practice locations

Addresses where Chien-Huan Chen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Chien-Huan Chen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Washington University3,029 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Saint Louis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Washington University

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJohns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588691265
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians