Individual provider

Leon Chen, D.O.

Psychiatry Physician Internal Medicine Physician Medicare enrolled

Leon Chen, D.O. is a Psychiatry Physician in Temple, TX, registered under NPI 1346688249. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
Q7541 TX Psychiatry Physician primary
Q7541 TX Internal Medicine Physician

This provider holds licence Q7541 issued in TX. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Psychiatry
PAC ID
5395043723

Enrolled in Medicare 8 times, across 8 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Texas I20190805001907 Practitioner - Psychiatry
Tennessee I20240320003242 Practitioner - Psychiatry
Missouri I20250611002641 Practitioner - Psychiatry
Louisiana I20250626000632 Practitioner - Psychiatry
Colorado I20250626000845 Practitioner - Psychiatry
Kansas I20250804002863 Practitioner - Psychiatry
Wyoming I20251118002964 Practitioner - Psychiatry
Utah I20251223000923 Practitioner - Psychiatry

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Psychiatry. There are 8 separate enrolment records across 8 states (TX, TN, MO, LA, CO, KS, WY, UT). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

What Psychiatry covers

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2084P0800X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Psychiatry & Neurology Psychiatry

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
2084P0800X Psychiatry Physician Psychiatry Q7541 TX primary
207R00000X Internal Medicine Physician Q7541 TX

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1346688249 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJun 13, 2013
Last updatedJul 12, 2019
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialD.O.
Practice address 2401 S 31ST ST
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 724-2111
Mailing address PO BOX 844658
Dallas, TX 75284
The last update on file is Jul 12, 2019. Providers are only required to update NPPES when their information changes, so an older date does not necessarily mean the details are wrong — but it is worth a quick call before you travel.

Number check

1346688249 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 9 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 3 4 6 6 8 8 2 4
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 3 8 6 3 8 7 2 8

Sum = 71 · next multiple of 10 = 80 · check digit = 9 · actual last digit = 9

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1346688249?
NPI 1346688249 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Leon Chen, D.O. in Temple, TX. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Psychiatry cover?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of…
How do I contact Leon Chen, D.O.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (254) 724-2111, last updated Jul 12, 2019. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Leon Chen, D.O. accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1346688249 a valid number?
Yes. 1346688249 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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