Quick answers
- Where does Joseph I. Chen see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Gardena, CA and Harbor City, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Joseph I. Chen's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Does Joseph I. Chen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph I. 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 Joseph I. Chen?
- (310) 325-5111, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Joseph I. Chen's NPI number?
- 1750546917. 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 Joseph I. Chen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 18600 S Figueroa StGardena, CA 90248 (310) 325‑5111
- 25821 Vermont AveHarbor City, CA 90710 (310) 325‑5111
- 25825 Vermont AveHarbor City, CA 90710 (310) 325‑5111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph I. Chen as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other general surgeons in Gardena
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gardena, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750546917 |
| 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