Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steve Chen, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Seattle, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
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. Steve Chen is a vascular & interventional radiology physician in Seattle, WA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chen performed 1,279 Medicare services across 301 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chen received a total of $273,671 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 234 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular & interventional radiology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ 1,279 Medicare services
$273,671 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,279
Medicare services
Bottom 46% in WA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
301
Unique beneficiaries
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~64 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
949 | $0 | $10 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
40 | $14 | $247 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
35 | $24 | $144 |
| Arterial tube insertion, additional vessels This code covers the insertion of a tube into an additional artery in the abdomen, pelvis, or leg during a procedure where other arteries have already been accessed. |
34 | $92 | $288 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
27 | $102 | $320 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
22 | $55 | $350 |
| Chest fluid drainage with tube insertion using imaging guidance This procedure removes fluid from the chest cavity and places a tube to stay in place for ongoing drainage. Imaging guidance is used to help position the tube accurately. |
21 | $128 | $2,004 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
20 | $30 | $97 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, initial third order branch Insertion of a tube into an abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, specifically targeting the initial third order branch. |
19 | $586 | $3,499 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
18 | $57 | $430 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
17 | $193 | $2,053 |
| Central venous port insertion A surgical procedure to place a small reservoir under the skin for long-term access to the bloodstream. The device is connected to a vein to allow for repeated medication administration or blood draws. |
14 | $258 | $2,429 |
| Kidney needle biopsy A procedure in which a needle is used to remove a small sample of kidney tissue for examination. |
14 | $98 | $1,275 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
13 | $62 | $195 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
12 | $91 | $406 |
| Liver needle biopsy through skin A procedure in which a needle is inserted through the skin to remove a small sample of liver tissue for examination. |
12 | $66 | $746 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
12 | $39 | $123 |
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.
2.8% high complexity
83.6% medium
13.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$273,671
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $39,096/year across 7 years
Top 2% in WA for vascular & interventional radiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
234
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$258,656 (94.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,599 (3.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,417 (2.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$31,544
2023
$9,359
2022
$198,254
2021
$27,345
2020
$253
2019
$4,638
2018
$2,279
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sirtex Medical Inc
$28,457
Inari Medical, Inc.
$949
Boston Scientific Corporation
$513
Route 92 Medical, Inc.
$456
Penumbra, Inc.
$320
Instylla, Inc.
$206
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$205
Microtransponder, Inc.
$161
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$76
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$46
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$39
CORDIS US CORP.
$25
Stryker Corporation
$24
Cook Medical LLC
$18
Okami Medical, Inc.
$18
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$16
Imperative Care, Inc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 94.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Sirtex Medical Inc
$245,349
Boston Scientific Corporation
$13,103
Terumo Medical Corporation
$6,914
TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
$2,260
Inari Medical, Inc.
$1,482
Route 92 Medical, Inc.
$456
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$436
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$422
Instylla, Inc.
$418
Penumbra, Inc.
$412
Medtronic, Inc.
$307
Imperative Care, Inc
$243
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$233
Viz.ai, Inc.
$168
Microtransponder, Inc.
$161
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$158
Cook Medical LLC
$126
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$116
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$113
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$112
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$104
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$73
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$65
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$59
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$44
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$38
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$35
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$35
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$34
Ethicon US, LLC
$29
Biogen, Inc.
$28
CORDIS US CORP.
$25
Stryker Corporation
$24
MicroVention, Inc.
$22
Okami Medical, Inc.
$18
Eisai Inc.
$15
Shionogi Inc
$13
Celgene Corporation
$12
Cardinal Health 200 LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 97.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
The majority of payments (94%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in vascular & interventional radiology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for vascular & interventional radiology physician in WA.
Geographic Context
Vascular & interventional radiology physicians within 10 mi
47
Per 100K population
2.1
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER / CHERRY HILL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Chen is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 2% of WA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Chen experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chen performed 949 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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 $273,671 from 39 companies across 234 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 vascular & interventional radiology physicians in Seattle?
Dr. Chen's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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 →
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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. Data Coverage reflects 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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