Joseph C. Chen, MD

Neurological Surgery

Joseph C. Chen is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Visalia, CA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(559) 202-0282Visalia, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Joseph C. Chen, MD practices as part of a group neurosurgeon practice in Visalia, CA. A New York University School of Medicine graduate since 1994, he brings 32+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 261 Neurological Surgery providers in CASee all Neurological Surgery in Visalia32+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1278dNPPES updated 2022-11-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5448 Avenida De Los Robles Ste B, Visalia, CA 93291

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
57%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
40%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Stroke / TIA
38%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

Ischemic Heart Disease
36%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Mood Disorders
31%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Heart Failure
28%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1994

    New York University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Nov 14, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

New York University School of Medicine (Class of 1994)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 1167, Bakersfield, CA 93302-1167

Differs from practice location

Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Joseph C. Chen

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph C. Chen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Visalia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Joseph C. Chen

Dr. Chen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Visalia, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (559) 202-0282.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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