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Foster Chen, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Lakewood, WA · enumerated 2012.

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

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1326399080

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Foster Chen
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 11307 Bridgeport Way Sw Ste 220a, Lakewood, WA, 98499
Phone (253) 985-6675
Fax (253) 985-6678
Enumeration date Sep 20, 2012
Last updated in NPPES Jan 5, 2026

Taxonomy & licenses

207X00000X Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD60948203 (WA) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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What specialty is Foster Chen?
Foster Chen is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-01-05.