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Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD

(Dr. Hua Judy Chen, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Professional interests include: myasthenia gravis, stroke, migraine, and more.

9141 Grant Street Suite 237
Thornton, CO 80229

(303) 452-1292

Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD is a neurologist in Thornton, CO specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD is affiliated with HealthOne and HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge.

Office Locations

9141 Grant Street Suite 237
Thornton, CO 80229

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Some issues Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD treated as a neurologist in Thornton, CO during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	128
doctor visit	236
electroencephalography (EEG)	44
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD treated as a neurologist in Thornton, CO during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	242
electroencephalography (EEG)	41
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	21
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	22
Cancer	4

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD treated as a neurologist in Thornton, CO during 2014 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	208
electroencephalography (EEG)	58
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	18
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	24
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD treated as a neurologist in Thornton, CO during 2015 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	213
electroencephalography (EEG)	34
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	0
Hispanic	86
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	26
Less than 65	202

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD treated as a neurologist in Thornton, CO during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	189
electroencephalography (EEG)	42
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	12
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	28
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD treated as a neurologist in Thornton, CO during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	227
electroencephalography (EEG)	48
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	17
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	31
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD treated as a neurologist in Thornton, CO during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	234
electroencephalography (EEG)	15
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	16
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	30
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD treated as a neurologist in Thornton, CO during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	355
electroencephalography (EEG)	15
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	24
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	30
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD treated as a neurologist in Thornton, CO during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	280
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	20
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	29
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD treated as a neurologist in Thornton, CO during 2021 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	250

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	17
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	27
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	205

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	13
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	16
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD treated as a neurologist in Thornton, CO were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	239
electroencephalography (EEG)	37
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD.

**Gender**
Female	121
Male	104

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	160
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	48
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	16
75 to 84	49
Less than 65	85
65 to 74	74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	23
Cancer	5

Education & Training

She completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Colorado.

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (1998)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthOne

HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Biogen, Inc.	$1,052 Vumerity $583	TYSABRI $150	PLEGRIDY $96	TECFIDERA $94	ADUHELM $76	Other $54
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$869 KESIMPTA $442	Gilenya $187	MAYZENT $179	Aimovig $50	$11
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$811 COPAXONE $211	Unclassified $111	AJOVY $83	AZILECT $37	Austedo XR $28	Other $341
Pfizer Inc.	$618 LYRICA $264	EMBEDA $134	ZAVZPRET $103	Rebif $89	NURTEC ODT $28
EMD Serono, Inc.	$468 Mavenclad $288	Rebif $38	$142
Other	$4,353 ACTHAR $510	NURTEC ODT $365	UBRELVY $279	ZEPOSIA $231	Aimovig $216	Other $2,752

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,544
Education	$348
Consulting Fee	$150
Gift	$118
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$13

Biography

Dr. Hua Chen is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) in Thornton, CO. Her areas of expertise include the following: concussion, migraine, and myasthenia gravis. She trained at Henry Ford Hospital and a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver for residency. Dr. Chen speaks Chinese. She is affiliated with HealthOne.

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hua J. Chen, MD From 2012 - 2022

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