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Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology (Heart Disease) and Physician

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Faculty of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: transcatheter mitral valve repair (MitraClip), mitral valve disease, coronary angioplasty (PTCA), and more.

520 East 70th Street Starr Pavilion, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10021

(646) 962-5500

Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD is an interventional cardiologist in New York, NY specializing in interventional cardiology, cardiology (heart disease) and physician. He graduated from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Faculty of Medicine in 2008 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell Medicine, Cardiology - Starr Pavilion and WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL.

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520 East 70th Street Starr Pavilion, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10021

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Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.

To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.

This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

catheterization

diagnostic right heart catheterization

fully percutaneous transfemoral TAVR

inpatient hospital care

minimally invasive aortic valve replacement

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

diagnostic procedures

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD performed more catheterization, diagnostic right heart catheterization, fully percutaneous (incisionless) transfemoral TAVR, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD treated as an interventional cardiologist in New York, NY during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	25
inpatient care	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	63
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	56
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD treated as an interventional cardiologist in New York, NY during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	26
blood draw	40
cardiac procedures	197
catheterization	84
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	169
hospital care	349
inpatient care	349
minimally invasive procedures	135
stent placement (stenting)	13
vascular procedures	107

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	19
Hispanic	17
Asian	11
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	80
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	50
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	49
Dementia	11
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD treated as an interventional cardiologist in New York, NY during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	26
blood draw	27
cardiac procedures	237
catheterization	109
diagnostic procedures	70
doctor visit	281
hospital care	407
inpatient care	407
minimally invasive procedures	173
stent placement (stenting)	13
vascular procedures	119

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	34
Hispanic	19
Asian	18
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	105
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD treated as an interventional cardiologist in New York, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

angioplasty	26
blood draw	33
cardiac procedures	217
catheterization	96
diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	225
hospital care	260
inpatient care	260
minimally invasive procedures	154
stent placement (stenting)	13
vascular procedures	113

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Female	77
Male	92

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	124
Hispanic	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	7

**Age**
85 and over	46
75 to 84	64
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	41

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD From 2021 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	53
Atrial Fibrillation	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD graduated from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Faculty of Medicine in 2008. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology) and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Faculty of Medicine (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)

Licensed In: New York

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Emblem/GHI, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), EmblemHealth, WellCare, ElderPlan, Multiplan, Healthspring, AETNA, Quality Health Management (QHM), UnitedHealthcare, Magnacare (National), United Healthcare, Healthplus, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, CIGNA, Local 1199, Fidelis Care, Molina Healthcare, TRICARE, Healthfirst, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna - NYP, VNSNY CHOICE, Rockefeller University/Luminare, VNS Health, WorldWide Medical, Amida Care, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Aetna Medicare, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Advantage, GHI CBP, United Healthcare Empire Plan, Affinity Health Plan, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna-NYP EPO/POS, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, VNSNY CHOICE Medicare, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan, Rockefeller University - Trustmark, VNSNY CHOICE HMO and Oxford Health Plans Metro/Core/Charter.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Emblem/GHI

Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)

EmblemHealth

WellCare

ElderPlan

Multiplan

Healthspring

AETNA

Quality Health Management (QHM)

UnitedHealthcare

Magnacare (National)

United Healthcare

Healthplus

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Medicaid

CIGNA

Local 1199

Fidelis Care

Molina Healthcare

TRICARE

Healthfirst

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Aetna - NYP

VNSNY CHOICE

Rockefeller University/Luminare

VNS Health

WorldWide Medical

Amida Care

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Aetna Medicare

United Healthcare Medicare

Medicare Advantage

GHI CBP

United Healthcare Empire Plan

Affinity Health Plan

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna-NYP EPO/POS

Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan

Oxford Health Plans Liberty

Oxford Health Plans Freedom

VNSNY CHOICE Medicare

Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan

Rockefeller University - Trustmark

VNSNY CHOICE HMO

Oxford Health Plans Metro/Core/Charter

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$12,283 COREVALVE EVOLUT R $12,204	Abre $79
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$9,604 EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $4,141	SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA $879	PASCAL $555	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $20	$4,009
Abbott Laboratories	$5,180 MitraClip $1,624	NAVITOR $1,191	PORTICO $462	THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $409	TRICLIP $125	Other $1,369
Ancora Heart, Inc.	$1,554 Accucinch $1,554
Boston Scientific Corporation	$743 WOLVERINE CORONARY CUTTING BALLOON $165	WATCHMAN $162	SYNERGY $158	WATCHMAN FLX $25	$233
Other	$1,861 (9525) Intracardiac Und $961	Starlight Imaging Catheter $192	SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER $186	JenaValve Pericardial TAVR System $162	ACUSON Origin Diagnostic Ultrasound System $158	Other $203

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12,914
Travel and Lodging	$12,067
Consulting Fee	$5,962
Long term medical supply or device loan	$282

Research Payments

Dr. Shmuel Chen, MD, PhD has received 11 research payments totaling $184,864.

Biography

Dr. Shmuel Chen is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He specializes in interventional cardiology including the treatment of coronary and structural heart disease.Dr. Chen received his medical degree from The Hebrew University School of Medicine (Jerusalem, Israel) as well as a PhD in Neurobiology from the Hebrew University School of Medicine. He completed his training in internal medicine and cardiology at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical Center (Jerusalem, Israel), where he also served as a Staff Cardiologist and a Lecturer in Cardiology. He subsequently moved to New York City and dedicated over 2 years to a prestigious research fellowship at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF). During this time, he worked towards designing and undertaking cutting-edge clinical trials and research in interventional cardiology. He has lead and extensively contributed to a number of projects and studies, exploring all aspects of cardiovascular and structural heart disease. These works have been published in leading medical journals in the field. After this focused research time, Dr. Chen joined The Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (New York, NY) for a two-year interventional cardiology fellowship program in July 2019. He gained specialty training in coronary interventions and strcutrual heart disease including aortic, mitral, tricuspid, paravalvular leak, patent foramen ovale (PFO), and left atrial appendage procedures. He joined the Weill Cornell Medical Center in September 2021 for another year of advanced structural heart training and served as an Instructor in Medicine.