2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1912161498 MD
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DAVID CHEN, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
88
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
MIPS score
87.8134/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: DAVID CHEN, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 88 claims across 16 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.8134/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: DAVID CHEN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.8134 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 88 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID CHEN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DAVID CHEN, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/15/2008

NPI 1912161498

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

88 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

MIPS final score

87.8134/100 4.713400000000007% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Connecticut

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID CHEN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.8134/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 87.8134/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — 87.8134/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DAVID CHEN, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider practicing in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1912161498. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DAVID CHEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding MD credentials at 50 GAYLORD FARM RD, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492, with a listed phone of (203) 284-2800. NPI 1912161498 was issued on 07/15/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHEN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 88 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.8134/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.9742), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

50 GAYLORD FARM RD
WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

Provider Details

NPI 1912161498
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/15/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

87.8134
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.9742
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID CHEN, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

GAYLORD HOSPITAL, INC.
WALLINGFORD, CT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

88
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
114
Total Day Supply
3,356
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
55.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.80

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Baclofen
57
Pregabalin
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How DAVID CHEN, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID CHEN, MD's 88 claims are below the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHEN.

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID CHEN, MD's specialty?
DAVID CHEN, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID CHEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID CHEN, MD wrote 88 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID CHEN, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAVID CHEN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.8134/100 (Quality: 73.9742). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID CHEN, MD located?
DAVID CHEN, MD is located at 50 GAYLORD FARM RD, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492. Phone: (203) 284-2800.
What is DAVID CHEN, MD's NPI number?
DAVID CHEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912161498, issued on 07/15/2008.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID CHEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID CHEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Baclofen, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID CHEN, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID CHEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 88 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID CHEN, MD's credentials?
DAVID CHEN, MD's NPI is 1912161498 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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