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Thoracic Surgery

John C. Chen, MD

Works at hospitals in Arcadia, CA · California

Summary

John C. Chen, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Arcadia, CA. NPI 1902993058. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John C. Chen, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
38Years since medical school (graduated 1988)
Temple University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
USC Care Medical Group IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does John C. Chen work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists John C. Chen at 1 hospital: USC Arcadia Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does John C. Chen see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 7 practice locations, including Los Angeles, CA and Arcadia, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is John C. Chen's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also General Surgery.
Does John C. Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John 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 John C. Chen?
(800) 872-2273, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is John C. Chen's NPI number?
1902993058. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where John C. Chen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John C. Chen at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where John C. Chen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John C. Chen as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • USC Care Medical Group Inc1,380 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTemple University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1988
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1902993058
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians