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Dr. Koung Y Chen, M.D.

General Practice Physician in Paramount, CA · enumerated 2005.

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

National Provider Identifier

1679575336

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Koung Y Chen
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 16415 Colorado Ave, Suite 101, Paramount, CA, 90723
Phone (562) 634-6341
Fax (562) 634-8949
Enumeration date Aug 12, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Nov 13, 2007

Taxonomy & licenses

208D00000X General Practice Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License A31723 (CA) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
00A317230 Medicaid CA -

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Koung Chen?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Koung Chen is 1679575336, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Koung Chen practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Paramount, 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 2007-11-13.