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Dr. Allen Chen, MD
Physiatrist
,Pain Medicine Specialist - Physiatrist
,Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist
,Pain Medicine Specialist
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chen, Physiatrist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Allen Chen, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Chen is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (310) 206-2386.
What languages does Dr. Chen speak?
Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Chen 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.
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Upper Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Thoracic Spine Pain
- Mid-Back Pain
- Thoracic Back Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M546: Pain in thoracic spine
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled lower back muscle
- Lumbar muscle strain
- Back tendon strain
- Lower back soft tissue strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease with Back Pain
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbar Disc Degeneration
- Discogenic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51360: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain only
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Which procedures does Dr. Chen perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Allen Chen may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chen's office.
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-2386 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Chen in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Cigna
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Dr. Allen Chen's Primary Practice
1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 206-2386
Dr. Allen Chen's Practice 2
100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 755
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 206-2386
What is Dr. Chen's NPI number?An 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 1992810790.
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. Allen Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Physiatrist near Santa Monica, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Chen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Allen Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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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Is Allen Chen accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Allen Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Allen Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (310) 206-2386 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Allen Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (310) 206-2386 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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