Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Defeng Chen work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Defeng Chen at 3 hospitals: CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Kleberg and The Corpus Christi Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Defeng Chen see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Corpus Christi, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Defeng Chen's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist.
- Does Defeng Chen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Defeng 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 Defeng Chen?
- (361) 985-5000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Defeng Chen's NPI number?
- 1689602112. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Defeng Chen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Defeng Chen at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450046
- CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital KlebergKingsville, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450163
- The Corpus Christi Medical CenterCorpus Christi, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450788
Practice locations
Addresses where Defeng Chen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 5950 Saratoga BlvdCorpus Christi, TX 78414 (361) 985‑5000
- 600 Elizabeth St, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital ShorelineCorpus Christi, TX 78404 (361) 881‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Defeng Chen as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Gulf Coast Physician Services, PLLC110 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Corpus Christi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Corpus Christi, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689602112 |
| 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