Summary

Dr. Defeng Chen is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine and brings over four decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Youjiang Medical College For Nationalities Of Guangxi and has been caring for patients for 43 years. Dr. Chen is fluent in Tagalog, Spanish, and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Chen practices at multiple locations throughout Corpus Christi, Texas, including Post Acute North and Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline. His clinical focus includes managing chronic kidney disease and diabetes care. He performs essential diagnostic tests such as blood sugar monitoring and complete blood counts to help track patient health. Dr. Chen's extensive experience makes him well-equipped to handle complex medical conditions requiring hospital-level care.

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Quick Facts

  • 43 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Tagalog, Spanish, English
  • Youjiang Medical College For Nationalities Of Guangxi
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Defeng Chen has 3 locations

Post Acute North

600 Elizabeth St Fl 3Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional Hospital

3315 S Alameda StCorpus Christi, TX 78411

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43 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
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Speaks Tagalog, Spanish, English Speaks English, Arabic Speaks French, Arabic, English
Corpus Christi , TXHouston , TXKaty , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Youjiang Medical College For Nationalities Of Guangxi Med School: Al-Nahrain University College Of Medicine Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Defeng Chen

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthChoice Oklahoma
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - CHIP
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Defeng Chen has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Defeng Chen has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Other
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Youjiang Medical College For Nationalities Of Guangxi in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Chen's NPI number is 1689602112.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Defeng Chen speak?
Dr. Defeng Chen speaks Tagalog, Spanish, and English.
Does Dr. Defeng Chen accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Defeng Chen has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Defeng Chen?
You can find contact information for Dr. Defeng Chen here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Defeng Chen's office located?
Dr. Defeng Chen's office is located at 600 Elizabeth St Fl 3, Corpus Christi, TX, 78404.
Which hospitals is Dr. Defeng Chen affiliated with?
Dr. Defeng Chen is affiliated with Post Acute North.

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