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Who is Dr. Chen, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Flushing, NY?
Dr. Chun Ming Chen, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Flushing, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chen completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Chen is fluent in English and Chinese, 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 (646) 912-1823.
Where did Dr. Chen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, General Surgery
Medical School: University De Sao Paulo- Fac De Med Ribeiro Preto- Ribeira Preto- Sp- Brazil
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 a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Chen typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, 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:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lumbosacral Region with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5117: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Right Knee Joint Problems
- Left Knee Joint Problems
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Internal derangement of right knee
- Right knee joint dysfunction
- Right knee mechanical issues
- Internal derangement of left knee
- Left knee joint dysfunction
- Left knee mechanical issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- M238X1: Other internal derangements of right knee
- M238X2: Other internal derangements of left knee
Also known as:
- Other Specific Joint Condition (Other Body Part)
- Joint Disorder
- Atypical Joint Disease (Other Site)
- Uncommon Joint Disorder (Other)
- Miscellaneous Joint Problems (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1288: Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, other specified site
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Chen typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (646) 912-1823 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Flushing, NY?
Dr. Chen in Flushing, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Dr. Chun Ming Chen's Primary Practice
3916 Prince St Ste 353
Flushing, NY 11354
(646) 912-1823
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:
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 1578507745.
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. Chun Ming Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Flushing, NY.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is Dr. Chun Ming Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Nyc Health + Hospitals/elmhurst 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 Dr. Chun Ming Chen accepting new patients in Flushing, NY?
Yes, Dr. Chun Ming Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chun Ming Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (646) 912-1823 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Chun Ming Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (646) 912-1823 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
Dr. Chen's offices are located in Flushing, NY and Elmhurst, NY.
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