2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1548721889 MD
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ELLIOTT CHEN, MD

Hospitalist Physician in RICHMOND, Virginia. 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
461
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
What the federal data reveals: ELLIOTT CHEN, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RICHMOND, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 461 claims across 46 beneficiaries .

What stands out: ELLIOTT CHEN, MD filed 461 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RICHMOND, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

ELLIOTT CHEN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/28/2019

NPI 1548721889

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

461 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Virginia

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospitalist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospitalist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ELLIOTT CHEN, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in RICHMOND, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1548721889. 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.

ELLIOTT CHEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1321 GERMAN SCHOOL RD APT 211, RICHMOND, VA, 23225, with a listed phone of (317) 603-0388. NPI 1548721889 was issued on 03/28/2019. 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 461 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $47K 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

1321 GERMAN SCHOOL RD APT 211
RICHMOND, VA 23225

Provider Details

NPI 1548721889
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/28/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELLIOTT 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.

MAURY REGIONAL MEDICAL GROUP, INC
COLUMBIA, TN

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.

461
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
722
Total Day Supply
21,102
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.93
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 21, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
39
Pantoprazole Sodium
29
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
26
Amlodipine Besylate
25
Omeprazole
22
Atorvastatin Calcium
21
Hydroxyzine Hcl
16
Advair Hfa
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
15
Hydrochlorothiazide
12
Levothyroxine Sodium
12

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How ELLIOTT CHEN, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

ELLIOTT CHEN, MD's 461 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELLIOTT CHEN, MD's specialty?
ELLIOTT CHEN, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in RICHMOND, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does ELLIOTT CHEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELLIOTT CHEN, MD wrote 461 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
Where is ELLIOTT CHEN, MD located?
ELLIOTT CHEN, MD is located at 1321 GERMAN SCHOOL RD APT 211, RICHMOND, VA, 23225. Phone: (317) 603-0388.
What is ELLIOTT CHEN, MD's NPI number?
ELLIOTT CHEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548721889, issued on 03/28/2019.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELLIOTT CHEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELLIOTT CHEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Pantoprazole Sodium, Nifedipine Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELLIOTT CHEN, MD accept Medicare?
ELLIOTT CHEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 461 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELLIOTT CHEN, MD's credentials?
ELLIOTT CHEN, MD's NPI is 1548721889 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.
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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