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Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen, MD
NPI1437377710PAC ID4183795081
- Medicare services, 2017
- 223
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 14
- Publications
- 11
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Industry payments
- $1,492
- Practice address
- 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161
- Practice phone
- Call (702) 341-3020
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center
San Diego, California
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Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen is a diagnostic radiologist in San Diego, California
Dr. Chen practices at Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center in San Diego, California.
Dr. Chen's NPI, 1437377710, was assigned on April 23, 2007. Dr. Chen graduated from Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2003. Dr. Chen's California license number on file is A110719.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1437377710NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 4183795081
- NPI enumeration date
- April 23, 2007
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (702) 341-3020
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Female
- Estimated age
- 49
- Medical school graduation
- 2003
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen practices at Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center in San Diego, California
Dr. Chen's primary practice is Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center, at 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161 in San Diego County. The practice phone is (702) 341-3020.
- Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161 · San Diego CountyPhone(702) 341-3020
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Chen's primary practice is Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center in San Diego, California. Dr. Chen is also affiliated with Hillcrest Medical Center. The medical group on file is UC San Diego Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Chen to 1 more medical group, named with a free account.
Jennifer Moreno VA Medical CenterPrimary
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 Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Chen practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center | Available with a free account |
| +1 more site and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen is one of 4,096 diagnostic radiologists in California
Diagnostic radiology is Dr. Chen's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2085R0202X. Dr. Chen is board certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. Dmand AI has Dr. Chen's licenses on file in 3 states: California, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.
Specialties and state licenses
- Diagnostic radiology, CaliforniaPrimary
- Pennsylvania license
- Rhode Island license
Diagnostic radiologists near Dr. Chen
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen billed Medicare for 223 services in 2017
CMS data shows 223 Medicare services from Dr. Chen across 11 procedure codes in 2017, for 14 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $3,644 for them.
Medicare services, 2017223
Medicare patients14
Paid by Medicare$3,644
Procedure codes11
Dr. Chen's Medicare services by type, 2016 to 2017
- 2016
- 2017
- Imaging
- 2016: 3752017: 22341%
Where Dr. Chen's Medicare services took place, 2017
- In an office11752%
- In a facility10648%
Dr. Chen compared with the California median for diagnostic radiologists, 2017
- Dr. Chen
- California median
- Medicare services
- 223vs 2,28190% below
- Medicare patients
- 14vs 1,34699% below
Medians across 3,734 diagnostic radiologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Chen's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2017
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
Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen treated 14 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 74
CMS counts 14 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Chen in 2024. The largest group is under 65, with 0 patients. 75% of them have arthritis. Their average risk score is 1.03, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Chen's median patient age at 61, with 45% women.
Medicare patients, 202414
Average age74
Average risk score1.03
Dr. Chen's Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Chronic conditions among Dr. Chen's Medicare patients, 2024
- Arthritis75%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Chen's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 61
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women45%
- Men52%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
How Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen takes part in Medicare
Dr. 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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Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen has 11 publications on record
Dmand AI links 11 papers to Dr. Chen, published from 2016 to 2025. 2025 was the busiest year, with 2. The most frequent topics are Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnosis, Differential and Intervertebral Disc Degeneration. Dr. Chen has published most often in AJR Am J Roentgenol. Dr. Chen's most frequent co-authors are Won C. Bae, MD, Christine B. Chung, MD and Eric Y. Chang, MD.
Papers11
Years published2016 to 2025
Dr. Chen's papers by year, 2016 to 2025
Topics Dr. Chen writes about most
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Abdominal Pain
- Cartilage
- Contrast Media
- Diagnostic Imaging
Dr. Chen's most frequent co-authors
Recent publications by Dr. Chen
Chronic PainIntervertebral Disc DegenerationLow Back Pain
CartilageIntervertebral DiscIntervertebral Disc Degeneration
Semin Musculoskelet Radiol
Arthroplasty, Replacement, ShoulderMagnetic Resonance ImagingPostoperative Complications
Skeletal Radiol
Cartilage, ArticularCartilage DiseasesFemur
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen received $1,492 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 17 general payments to Dr. Chen from 7 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 58% of the total. Medical Device Business Services, Inc. paid the most, $807.
General payments to Dr. Chen by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Chen by kind, 2016 to 2025
$1.5Kin total
- Food and beverage$87058%
- Travel and lodging$62242%
Companies that paid Dr. Chen the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen graduated from Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Chen graduated from Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2003.
- Medical school
- Board certified in diagnostic radiology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen accepts plans from 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Chen is in network with 3 carriers, including Molina, United Healthcare and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Molina
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Plan types Dr. Chen accepts, by number of carriers
- HMO2
- EPO1
- Medicare1
- POS1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn 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) |
| 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 |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen's NPI number?
Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen's NPI number is 1437377710. It was assigned on April 23, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen?
Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen is a diagnostic radiologist in San Diego, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Diagnostic Radiology Physician (taxonomy code 2085R0202X).
Where does Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen practice?
Dr. Chen practices at 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92161. Dr. Chen's primary practice is Jennifer Moreno VA Medical Center in San Diego, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Chen to 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Chen is (702) 341-3020.
What is Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen's medical license number?
Dr. Chen's California license number on file is A110719, one of the licenses on file in 3 states.
Which states has Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Chen in California (2010 to 2025), Pennsylvania (2008 to 2010) and Rhode Island (2006 to 2007).
Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen affiliated with?
Dr. Chen is affiliated with Hillcrest Medical Center.
What medical group is Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen part of?
Dr. Chen is linked to UC San Diego Health. Dmand AI links Dr. Chen to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Chen billed Medicare for 223 services in 2017, and Dr. Chen accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen see?
CMS counts 14 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Chen in 2024, with an average age of 74.
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Is Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen board certified?
Yes. Dr. Chen is board certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology.
What services does Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen bill to Medicare?
In 2017, Dr. Chen's most billed Medicare services were diagnostic imaging (73502), diagnostic imaging (73562) and diagnostic imaging (72125).
Where did Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen go to medical school?
Dr. Chen graduated from Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2003.
Has Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $1,492 in general payments to Dr. Chen from 7 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
How long has Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen been practicing?
Dr. Chen graduated from medical school in 2003, 23 years ago.
Does Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen do research?
Dmand AI links 11 publications to Dr. Chen, published from 2016 to 2025.
Who does Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen publish with?
Dr. Chen's most frequent co-authors are Won C. Bae, MD (5 shared papers), Christine B. Chung, MD (3 shared papers) and Eric Y. Chang, MD (2 shared papers).
What insurance does Dr. Karen Chi-Lynn Chen accept?
Dr. Chen is in network with 3 carriers, including Molina, United Healthcare and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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