Summary

Dr. Defeng Chen specializes in internal medicine and hospital medicine, bringing over four decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Youjiang Medical College For Nationalities Of Guangxi and has dedicated 43 years to caring for patients with complex medical conditions. Dr. Chen is multilingual, providing care in English, Spanish, and Tagalog.

Dr. Chen practices at multiple locations throughout Corpus Christi, Texas, including Post Acute North and affiliations with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline and Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional Hospital. He focuses on managing chronic kidney disease and diabetes, helping patients navigate these complex conditions with comprehensive care. His expertise includes performing essential diagnostic procedures such as blood glucose monitoring and complete blood count testing to track patient health and treatment progress.

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Quick Facts

  • 43 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog
  • Youjiang Medical College For Nationalities Of Guangxi
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 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 5 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi, Urdu
Corpus Christi , TXMesquite , TXLa Porte , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Youjiang Medical College For Nationalities Of Guangxi Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: Pramukhswami Medical College Med School: New Jersey Medical School
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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

Is Dr. Defeng Chen accepting new patients?
Dr. Defeng Chen has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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.
What languages does Dr. Defeng Chen speak?
Dr. Defeng Chen speaks English, Spanish, and Tagalog.
Does Dr. Defeng Chen accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Defeng Chen accepts on their Vitals profile.
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.

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