Dr. David Chen, MD

Wallingford, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Chen, Physiatrist in Wallingford, CT?

Dr. David Chen, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Wallingford, CT. Dr. Chen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (203) 284-2800.

What languages does Dr. Chen speak?

Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
Spanish

What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Chen typically treat?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Chen diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Chen. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Other Nervous System Implant Management
Brain Implant Adjustment
Spinal Cord Device Care
Neurological Prosthesis Management

ICD-10 Codes:

Z4549: Encounter for adjustment and management of other implanted nervous system device

Also known as:

Other Chronic Pain Condition
Chronic Pain
Various chronic pain
Unspecified long-term pain
Persistent pain disorders

ICD-10 Codes:

G8929: Other chronic pain

Also known as:

Paraplegia
Paralysis
Lower body paralysis
Paralysis of legs
Spinal cord injury paralysis

ICD-10 Codes:

G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified

Also known as:

History of Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Past TBI
Previous head injury
History of concussion

ICD-10 Codes:

Z87820: Personal history of traumatic brain injury

Also known as:

One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
Paralysis
Stroke
Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
Hemiparesis after brain infarction

ICD-10 Codes:

I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

Also known as:

Generalized Muscle Weakness
Muscle Disorder
Overall Body Weakness
Widespread Muscle Weakness
Systemic Muscle Weakness

ICD-10 Codes:

M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Chen typically perform?

As a Physiatrist, Dr. Chen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Chen. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Implanted Pain Pump Management
Intrathecal Pump Reprogramming
Epidural Pump Refill
Pain Pump Evaluation
Drug Infusion Pump Management

CPT Codes:

62370: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming and refill (requiring skill of a physician or other qualified health care professional)

Also known as:

Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
Extremity Chemodenervation
Spasticity Injection
Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
Muscle Denervation

CPT Codes:

64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

Also known as:

Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
Chemical nerve block (extremity)
Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
Botox for spasticity (additional)
Nerve denervation (chemical)

CPT Codes:

64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Also known as:

Reprogramming of Implanted Pain Pump
Intrathecal pump reprogramming
Epidural pump adjustment
Pain pump electronic analysis
Implanted drug pump management

CPT Codes:

62368: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming

Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?

Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 284-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Wallingford, CT?

Dr. Chen in Wallingford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?

Dr. David Chen's Primary Practice

50 Gaylord Farm Rd

Wallingford, CT 06492

(203) 284-2800

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What hospitals are Dr. Chen affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Chen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport,Bridgeport, CT

Ranked ObGyn Surgery

Ranked in 6 Procedures

Griffin Hospital,Derby, CT

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 5 Procedures

William W. Backus Hospital,Norwich, CT

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 6 Procedures

Hartford Hospital,Hartford, CT

What is Dr. Chen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912161498.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chen?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chen

What is Dr. David Chen's specialty?

Dr. Chen is a Physiatrist near Wallingford, CT.

What does a Physiatrist do?

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

Is Dr. David Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Griffin Hospital, William W. Backus Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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