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Dr. Gary Chen, O.M.D., C.A.

Q: What is the NPI number for Gary Chen?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Gary Chen is 1053451930, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Acupuncturist in Encinitas, CA · enumerated 2007.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1053451930

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Gary Chen

Credential O.M.D., C.A.

Sex Male

Practice address 317 N El Camino Real, Suite 106, Encinitas, CA, 92024

Phone (760) 634-1440

Fax (760) 634-3682

Enumeration date Feb 8, 2007

Last updated in NPPES Jul 8, 2007

Taxonomy & licenses

171100000X Acupuncturist Other Service Providers · License AC3251 (CA) Primary

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Gary Chen?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Gary Chen is 1053451930, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Where does Gary Chen practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Encinitas, CA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-07-08.