Dr. Defeng Chen
Internal Medicine in Corpus Christi, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 41+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Defeng Chen, MD,PHD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Corpus Christi, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Care Regional Medical Center, Christus Spohn Hospital Alice, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Medical Centerthe, Laredo Medical Center. Dr. Defeng Chen accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (361) 883-4803 to request Dr. Defeng Chen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Defeng Chen |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
9335136357 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 41 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
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A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.
Education and Training
- Dr. Defeng Chen graduated from medical school in 1983.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1689602112
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 30, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, December 3, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Defeng Chen
Medical Licenses
Dr. Defeng Chen has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 41 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine 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.
| L7613 | Texas |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
click for detail Internal Medicine 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.
| 229821 | New York |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
click for detail Hospitalist Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
| L7613 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Aransas Pass, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Alice, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Corpus Christi, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Corpus Christi, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Laredo, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Practice Locations
613 Elizabeth St
Ste. 702
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2220
Phone: (361) 883-4803
Fax: (361) 886-4804
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, December 3, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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