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Herbert Chen
NPI1366407033PAC ID7315078342
- Medicare services, 2024
- 139
- Medicare patients, 2026
- 59
- Part D claims, 2026
- 11
- Publications
- 224
- Hospital affiliations
- 2
- Practice address
- 619 19th S St, Birmingham, AL 35211
- Practice phone
- Call (205) 731-9770
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama
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Herbert Chen is a general surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama
Herbert Chen practices at University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.
Herbert Chen's NPI, 1366407033, was assigned on April 18, 2006. Herbert Chen graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1992. Herbert Chen holds Alabama license 34498.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1366407033NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 7315078342
- NPI enumeration date
- April 18, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (205) 731-9770
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
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- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 60
- Medical school graduation
- 1992
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Herbert Chen practices at University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama
Herbert Chen's primary practice is University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital, at 619 19th S St, Birmingham, AL 35211 in Jefferson County. The practice phone is (205) 731-9770.
- University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital619 19th S St, Birmingham, AL 35211 · Jefferson CountyPhone(205) 731-9770
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Herbert Chen is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group
Herbert Chen's primary practice is University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Herbert Chen is also affiliated with UAB Hospital. The medical group on file is UAB Medicine. Dmand AI also links Herbert Chen to 1 more hospital, named with a free account.
University of Alabama Birmingham HospitalPrimary
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Herbert Chen's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Herbert Chen practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital | Available with a free account |
| +2 more affiliated sites | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Herbert Chen is one of 387 general surgeons in Alabama
Surgery is Herbert Chen's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Herbert Chen is licensed in Alabama.
Specialties and state licenses
- Surgery, AlabamaPrimary
General surgeons near Herbert Chen
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Herbert Chen billed Medicare for 139 services in 2024
CMS data shows 139 Medicare services from Herbert Chen across 5 procedure codes in 2024, for 59 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $20,674 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.
Medicare services, 2024139
Medicare patients59
Paid by Medicare$20,674
Procedure codes5
Herbert Chen's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Surgery
- 2023: 322024: 5572%
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 252024: 55120%
- Imaging
- 2023: 192024: 2953%
Herbert Chen compared with the Alabama median for general surgeons, 2024
- Herbert Chen
- Alabama median
- Medicare services
- 139vs 22037% below
- Medicare patients
- 59vs 13456% below
Medians across 365 general surgeons in Alabama with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Herbert Chen's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Herbert Chen treated 59 Medicare patients in 2026, average age 72
CMS counts 59 Medicare patients who saw Herbert Chen in 2026. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 26 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 73% have high cholesterol. 19% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.32, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Herbert Chen's median patient age at 63, with 74% women.
Medicare patients, 202659
Average age72
Average risk score1.32
Also on Medicaid19%
Herbert Chen's Medicare patients by age, 2026
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Herbert Chen's Medicare patients by sex, 2026
- Women4678%
- Men1322%
Chronic conditions among Herbert Chen's Medicare patients, 2026
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis63%
- Anxiety37%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Mood disorders29%
- Osteoporosis29%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Herbert Chen's patients across all payers
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Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 63
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women74%
- Men25%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2026 data
Herbert Chen wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims in 2026
In 2026, Herbert Chen wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims. 100% of them were for generic drugs.
Part D claims, 202611
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2026 data
How Herbert Chen takes part in Medicare
Herbert Chen accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
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Herbert Chen has 224 publications on record
Dmand AI links 224 papers to Herbert Chen, published from 2018 to 2025. 2024 was the busiest year, with 41. The most frequent topics are Parathyroidectomy, Thyroidectomy and General Surgery. Herbert Chen has published most often in Am J Surg. Herbert Chen's most frequent co-authors are Brenessa Lindeman, Jessica Marie Fazendin, MD and Andrea Gillis, MD.
Papers224
Years published2018 to 2025
Herbert Chen's papers by year, 2018 to 2025
Topics Herbert Chen writes about most
- Parathyroidectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- General Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism, Primary
- Internship and Residency
- Parathyroid Hormone
- Surgeons
- Thyroid Neoplasms
Herbert Chen's most frequent co-authors
- Brenessa Lindeman99 shared papers
- Jessica Marie Fazendin, MD90 shared papers
- Andrea Gillis, MD66 shared papers
Recent publications by Herbert Chen
HypocalcemiaHypoparathyroidismLength of Stay
J Surg Res
CalciumHyperparathyroidism, PrimaryParathyroidectomy
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Herbert Chen received $2,066 in industry payments from 2017 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 25 general payments to Herbert Chen from 8 drug and device companies from 2017 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 62% of the total. Medical Device Business Services, Inc. paid the most, $544. It also lists 1 research payment totaling $3,969 in 2016.
General payments to Herbert Chen by program year, 2017 to 2025
General payments to Herbert Chen by kind, 2017 to 2025
$2.1Kin total
- Food and beverage$1,27262%
- Travel and lodging$79438%
Companies that paid Herbert Chen the most, 2017 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Herbert Chen graduated from Duke University School of Medicine
Herbert Chen graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1992.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Herbert Chen's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Herbert Chen's NPI number?
Herbert Chen's NPI number is 1366407033. It was assigned on April 18, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What does Herbert Chen specialize in?
Herbert Chen is a general surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).
Where does Herbert Chen practice?
Herbert Chen practices at 619 19th S St, Birmingham, AL 35211. Herbert Chen's primary practice is University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Dmand AI also links Herbert Chen to 1 hospital, and a free account names each one.
What is Herbert Chen's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Herbert Chen is (205) 731-9770. Dmand AI also checks direct phone and mobile numbers, available with a free account.
What is Herbert Chen's email address?
Dmand AI checks professional and personal email addresses for Herbert Chen through healthcare-specific waterfall enrichment. They are available with a free Dmand AI account.
What is Herbert Chen's medical license number?
Herbert Chen holds Alabama license 34498.
Which hospitals is Herbert Chen affiliated with?
Herbert Chen is affiliated with UAB Hospital. Dmand AI links Herbert Chen to 1 more hospital, named with a free account.
What medical group is Herbert Chen part of?
Herbert Chen is linked to UAB Medicine.
Who does Herbert Chen practice with?
Dmand AI links 3,794 HCPs to Herbert Chen's primary medical group, 51 of them general surgeons. A free account lists them, with verified contacts.
Does Herbert Chen accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Herbert Chen billed Medicare for 139 services in 2024, and Herbert Chen accepts Medicare assignment.
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How many Medicare patients does Herbert Chen see?
CMS counts 59 Medicare patients who saw Herbert Chen in 2026, with an average age of 72.
What services does Herbert Chen bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Herbert Chen's most billed Medicare services were office visit, new patient (99204), surgery: heart and blood vessels (36500) and nuclear medicine (78800).
Where did Herbert Chen go to medical school?
Herbert Chen graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1992.
Has Herbert Chen received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $2,066 in general payments to Herbert Chen from 8 companies from 2017 to 2025. The largest total came from Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
How long has Herbert Chen been practicing?
Herbert Chen graduated from medical school in 1992, 34 years ago.
Does Herbert Chen do research?
Dmand AI links 224 publications to Herbert Chen, published from 2018 to 2025.
Who does Herbert Chen publish with?
Herbert Chen's most frequent co-authors are Brenessa Lindeman (99 shared papers), Jessica Marie Fazendin, MD (90 shared papers) and Andrea Gillis, MD (66 shared papers).
What EHR does Herbert Chen's practice use?
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital and at 2 more affiliated sites. The vendor and product are available with a free Dmand AI account.
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