Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Anita Chen, MD

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician · Jacksonville, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
4500 SAN PABLO RD S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
9049532000
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1982693404 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Chen from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chen

Dr. Anita Chen is an urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician in Jacksonville, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chen performed 1,029 Medicare services across 965 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chen received a total of $141 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chen is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 49% volume in FL$ $141 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,029
Medicare services
Top 49% in FL for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician
965
Unique beneficiaries
$117
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~51 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service133$8$420
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)125$93$450
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)107$64$296
New patient office visit (30-44 min)90$82$456
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope86$178$1,004
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings73$25$564
Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study70$148$936
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies59$301$1,621
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying50$6$202
Injection of implant material beneath lining of bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope42$290$2,423
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional36$17$96
Injectable bulking agent, synthetic implant, urinary tract, 1 ml syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies36$206$824
New patient office visit (45-59 min)33$121$707
Plastic repair of vagina and tissue separating vagina, rectum, and bladder22$412$2,887
Pessary, non rubber, any type18$52$206
Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device15$53$373
Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator12$104$1,516
Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies11$285$1,486
Removal of uterus, tubes, and/or ovaries through vagina, 250.0 g or less11$759$5,777
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
12.9% high complexity
4.1% medium
83.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2019 ↗
$141
Total received (2019-2019)
Bottom 8% in FL for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physician
2
Companies
2
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$141 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2019
$141

Payments by company (2019)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Minerva Surgical, Inc
$83
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$58
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Endometrial Ablation System (Device) · INTERSTIM
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $14 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physicians within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
0.8
County median income
$68,447
Nearest hospital
MAYO CLINIC
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2019
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Chen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Chen experienced with catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chen performed 133 catheterization for collection of specimen, single patient, all places of service services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Chen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chen received a total of $141 from 2 companies across 2 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Chen's costs compare to other urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery (obstetrics & gynecology) physicians in Jacksonville?
Dr. Chen's average Medicare payment per service is $117. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Chen) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →