37 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chen, Internist in Houston, TX?
Where did Dr. Chen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mem Hermann Hlthcare Sys, Internal Medicine; Cabrini Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Chung-Shan Medical And Dental College | Chung Shan Medical University
Is Dr. Chen board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Chen, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chen speak?
Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chen typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Respiratory Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Lung Disorder Screening
- Breathing Problem Check
- Pulmonary Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1383: Encounter for screening for respiratory disorder NEC
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chen typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Chen may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Chen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 988-8860 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Chen in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Memorial Hermann Health Insurance Company
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Dr. Samuel Chen's Primary Practice
9180 Bellaire Blvd Ste E
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 988-8860
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:
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
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 1396803474.
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. Samuel Chen's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.