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Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN

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(Dr. Wen Ying Helena Wu-Chen, M.D.)
Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
University of Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine
Professional interests include: stroke, Guillain-Barre syndrome, headache, and more.
2150 Harrisburg Pike Suite 200
Lancaster, PA 17601

Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN is a neurologist in Lancaster, PA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from University of Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine.

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Office Locations

2150 Harrisburg Pike Suite 200
Lancaster, PA 17601
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99 Masonic Drive Suite 101
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 396-9167
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Some issues Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

chemodenervation

In 2012, Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN had a list price for chemodenervation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN treated as a neurologist in Lancaster, PA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN for Medicare patients.

blood draw 17
doctor visit 375
electroencephalography (EEG) 134
eye procedures 35
hospital care 375
inpatient care 375

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN treated as a neurologist in Lancaster, PA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN for Medicare patients.

blood draw 28
doctor visit 507
electroencephalography (EEG) 157
eye procedures 48
hospital care 417
inpatient care 417
lab tests 26

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN.

Gender
Male 220
Female 310
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 514
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 145
From 75 to 84 140
85 and over 108
Less than 65 137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 42
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 42
Dementia 32
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN treated as a neurologist in Lancaster, PA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 352
electroencephalography (EEG) 96
eye procedures 27
hospital care 341
inpatient care 341

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN.

Gender
Male 209
Female 248
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 439
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 137
From 75 to 84 111
85 and over 88
Less than 65 121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 35
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 38
Dementia 30
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN treated as a neurologist in Lancaster, PA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 605
electroencephalography (EEG) 72
hospital care 134
injections 19
inpatient care 134
minimally invasive procedures 19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN.

Gender
Male 402
Female 410
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 754
Black 0
Hispanic 24
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 250
From 75 to 84 274
85 and over 158
Less than 65 130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN in 2015

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 33
Dementia 27
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN treated as a neurologist in Lancaster, PA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 713
electroencephalography (EEG) 67
hospital care 161
injections 50
inpatient care 161
minimally invasive procedures 50

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN.

Gender
Male 220
Female 271
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 458
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 165
From 75 to 84 150
85 and over 81
Less than 65 95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN in 2016

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 29
Dementia 26
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN treated as a neurologist in Lancaster, PA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 12
doctor visit 635
electroencephalography (EEG) 60
hospital care 116
injections 57
inpatient care 116
minimally invasive procedures 57

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN.

Gender
Male 211
Female 262
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 436
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 154
From 75 to 84 149
85 and over 90
Less than 65 80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN in 2017

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 30
Dementia 29
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN treated as a neurologist in Lancaster, PA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 668
injections 64
minimally invasive procedures 64

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN.

Gender
Male 199
Female 223
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 393
Black 0
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 148
From 75 to 84 130
85 and over 65
Less than 65 79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN in 2018

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 27
Dementia 28
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN treated as a neurologist in Lancaster, PA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 610
hospital care 14
injections 42
inpatient care 14
minimally invasive procedures 42

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN.

Gender
Male 164
Female 229
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 363
Black 0
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 139
From 75 to 84 119
85 and over 71
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN in 2019

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 24
Dementia 23
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN treated as a neurologist in Lancaster, PA during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 370
eye procedures 25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN.

Gender
Male 124
Female 168
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 271
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 107
From 75 to 84 79
85 and over 57
Less than 65 49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN in 2020

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 25
Dementia 22
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN treated as a neurologist in Lancaster, PA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, eye procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 287
electroencephalography (EEG) 21
eye procedures 23
injections 37
minimally invasive procedures 37

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN.

Gender
Male 92
Female 154
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 218
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 114
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 33
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN in 2021

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Dementia 22
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN treated as a neurologist in Lancaster, PA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, electroencephalography (EEG) and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 312
electroencephalography (EEG) 42
eye procedures 39
injections 48
minimally invasive procedures 48

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN.

Gender
Male 101
Female 183
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 248
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 123
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 40
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN in 2022

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 32
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 27
Dementia 15
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN treated as a neurologist in Lancaster, PA during 2023 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures, injections and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 339
electroencephalography (EEG) 31
eye procedures 52
injections 51
minimally invasive procedures 51

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN.

Gender
Male 98
Female 183
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 257
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 81
85 and over 33
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN in 2023

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 24
Dementia 12
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN treated as a neurologist in Lancaster, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and minimally invasive procedures.

ambulatory monitoring 12
blood draw 22
doctor visit 481
electroencephalography (EEG) 75
eye procedures 35
hospital care 222
injections 46
inpatient care 222
lab tests 26
minimally invasive procedures 46

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN.

Gender
Male 170
Female 220
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 362
Hispanic 9
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 114
85 and over 68
Less than 65 73
65 to 74 133

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 26
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Cancer 10
Dementia 22

Education & Training

Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN graduated from University of Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine. She completed residency at Temple University Hospital. She is certified by the Board certifications: Neurology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Temple University Hospital

Board Certification: Board certifications: Neurology (2009)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

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. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN appears to accept the following insurance providers: Group Health Plan (GHP), First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, Aetna HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Savings Plus, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Gold, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, First Health POS, First Health HMO, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, First Health, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Platinum HMO POS, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Workers Comp, Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Prime, Aetna Advantra Credit Value, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Keystone HMO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex Plus PPO, Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO, Devoted Health Core Pennsylvania (HMO), PA Health & Wellness Ambetter, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Giveback, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Complete, Oscar Health Plan of Pennsylvania HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice EPO, UPMC Health Plan Community HealthChoices, Keystone Health Plan East Keystone65 (Essential, Basic, Select, Liberty) HMO, Claim Watcher (Homestead/ INDECs) Open Access, Aetna Advantra Value, Aetna Advantra Eagle POS, Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360) EPO, Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - HMO, Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Ruby HMO SNP, Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO, UPMC Health Plan - UPMC for You (PA HealthChoices), Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO, Aetna Premier, Devoted Health Choice Plus Pennsylvania (PPO), Keystone Health Plan East POS, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP, Devoted Health Choice Pennsylvania (PPO), Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Company, PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier, Keystone Autism Services, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Special, Aetna Flexible Five, Devoted Health Giveback Pennsylvania (HMO), Highmark Blue Shield PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) HMO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Payor Access Agreement, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners (PA HealthChoices; includes CHIP), PA Health & Wellness Allwell - PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Dual Pearl SNP, Aetna Advantra Cares D-SNP, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe, Aetna APCN Plus (Multi-Tier), Aetna Premier Plus, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Proactive HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice 65 (Prime, Saver, Elite) PPO, Aetna Philly Prime, Medicare - Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Behavioral Health, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Devoted Health Dual Plus Pennsylvania (HMO D-SNP), Aetna Freedom Core, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - SNP, Aetna Advantra Eagle HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice PPO, Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA, Aetna Advantra Value Plus, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) POS, Aetna Student Health Plan PPO, Aetna PPO APCN, Devoted Health Choice Giveback Pennsylvania (PPO), Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Silver and Keystone Health Plan East HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN accepts the following insurance providers:

Group Health Plan (GHP)
First Health PPO
Aetna POS
Community Care Network (CCN)
Coventry
Aetna HMO
Aetna Signature Administrators
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA POS
CIGNA HMO
Aetna Savings Plus
CIGNA EPO
Aetna Gold
AmeriHealth
AARP
Medicare Advantage
First Health POS
First Health HMO
Geisinger Health Plan
US Family Health Plan
United Healthcare
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
First Health
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Platinum HMO POS
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Workers Comp
Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Prime
Aetna Advantra Credit Value
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Keystone HMO
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex Plus PPO
Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO
Devoted Health Core Pennsylvania (HMO)
PA Health & Wellness Ambetter
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Giveback
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Complete
Oscar Health Plan of Pennsylvania HMO
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice EPO
UPMC Health Plan Community HealthChoices
Keystone Health Plan East Keystone65 (Essential, Basic, Select, Liberty) HMO
Claim Watcher (Homestead/ INDECs) Open Access
Aetna Advantra Value
Aetna Advantra Eagle POS
Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360) EPO
Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO
PA Health & Wellness Allwell - HMO
Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO
Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Ruby HMO SNP
Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO
UPMC Health Plan - UPMC for You (PA HealthChoices)
Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO
Aetna Premier
Devoted Health Choice Plus Pennsylvania (PPO)
Keystone Health Plan East POS
Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP
Devoted Health Choice Pennsylvania (PPO)
Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Company
PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices
Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier
Keystone Autism Services
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Special
Aetna Flexible Five
Devoted Health Giveback Pennsylvania (HMO)
Highmark Blue Shield PPO
Independence Blue Cross (IBC) HMO
Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Payor Access Agreement
Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners (PA HealthChoices; includes CHIP)
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 595 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN from all over the web to help you find the right in Lancaster, PA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Wen Helena Wu-Chen, MD, FAAN. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $963 Gilenya
$459 		MAYZENT
$180 		Aimovig
$171 		KESIMPTA
$79
$73
Biogen, Inc. $779 PLEGRIDY
$303 		TECFIDERA
$266 		ZINBRYTA
$63 		AVONEX
$41 		TYSABRI
$6 		Other
$100
Allergan Inc. $679 BOTOX
$252 		NAMZARIC
$146 		Botox Therapeutic
$71 		NAMENDA XR
$45 		BOTOX NEURO REHAB
$35 		Other
$130
UCB, Inc. $533 Vimpat
$255 		Briviact
$205 		Neupro
$74
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $514 TROKENDI XR
$369
$145
Other $7,309 APTIOM
$409 		SOLIRIS
$358 		OCREVUS
$350 		Fycompa
$324 		RNS System
$290 		Other
$5,577
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $10,395
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $332
Education $49

Biography

Dr. Wen Wu-Chen's areas of specialization are neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and neuro-ophthalmology. She has indicated that her clinical interests include myasthenia gravis, guillain-barre syndrome, and stroke. Dr. Wu-Chen graduated from the University of Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine and the University of Kansas School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at Temple University Hospital and Lankenau Medical Center. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Wu-Chen seems to be an in-network provider for Coventry, Geisinger Health Plan, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. She welcomes new patients at her office inLancaster, PA as reported by Penn Medicine.

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