Individual provider

Sonja Chen, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Pediatric Pathology Physician Medicare enrolled

Sonja Chen, M.D. is an Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Columbus, OH, registered under NPI 1568741049. 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 700 CHILDRENS DR DEPT OF, Columbus, OH 43205. 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
35.142735 OH Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology… primary
MD15781 RI Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology…
35.142735 OH Pediatric Pathology Physician

Licences are recorded in 2 states: OH, RI. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Pathology
PAC ID
3173740859

Enrolled in Medicare 2 times, across 2 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Rhode Island I20170915003080 Practitioner - Pathology
Ohio I20210922003526 Practitioner - Pathology

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Pathology. There are 2 separate enrolment records across 2 states (RI, OH). 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.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: Ohio and Rhode Island. The practice address on file is in Columbus, OH, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

OH Ohio practice address
Licence
35.142735
Specialty
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology…
Verify with the OH board →
RI Rhode Island
Licence
MD15781
Specialty
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology…
Verify with the RI board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology covers

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207ZP0102X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 3 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
207ZP0102X Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 35.142735 OH primary
207ZP0102X Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology MD15781 RI
207ZP0213X Pediatric Pathology Physician Pediatric Pathology 35.142735 OH

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.

NPI1568741049 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateAug 15, 2011
Last updatedJan 23, 2026
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialM.D.
Practice address 700 CHILDRENS DR DEPT OF
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 722-5753
Fax (614) 722-3033
Other identifiers 1568741049 · Medicaid (RI)
0453139 · Medicaid (OH)
This record was updated on Jan 23, 2026, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1568741049 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 5 6 8 7 4 1 0 4
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 5 3 8 5 4 2 0 8

Sum = 61 · next multiple of 10 = 70 · 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 1568741049?
NPI 1568741049 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Sonja Chen, M.D. in Columbus, OH. 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 Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology cover?
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and…
How do I contact Sonja Chen, M.D.?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (614) 722-5753, last updated Jan 23, 2026. 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 Sonja Chen, M.D. 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 1568741049 a valid number?
Yes. 1568741049 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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