2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1972526648 MD
Verify on CMS →

GEORGE CHEN, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in EDINA, Minnesota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
491
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

GEORGE CHEN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 491 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
491
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

GEORGE CHEN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

GEORGE 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).

What does the federal data show about GEORGE CHEN, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/25/2006

NPI 1972526648

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

491 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

GEORGE CHEN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 100/100 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).

GEORGE CHEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6401 FRANCE AVE S, EDINA, MN, 55435, with a listed phone of (952) 924-5000. NPI 1972526648 was issued on 07/25/2006. 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 491 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.0914, Cost 84.7225), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

6401 FRANCE AVE S
EDINA, MN 55435

Provider Details

NPI 1972526648
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/25/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.0914
Quality
84.7225
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where GEORGE 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.

FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES
BURNSVILLE, MN

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.

491
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
523
Total Day Supply
10,208
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
34 (6.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
49

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.77
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 40, 75-84: 44, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What GEORGE CHEN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
35
Pantoprazole Sodium
22
Isosorbide Mononitrate
21
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
20
Oxycodone Hcl
14
Lisinopril
13
Amlodipine Besylate
12
Atorvastatin Calcium
11
Finasteride
11
Tamsulosin Hcl
11

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How GEORGE CHEN, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

GEORGE CHEN, MD's 491 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GEORGE CHEN, MD's specialty?
GEORGE CHEN, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in EDINA, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does GEORGE CHEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GEORGE CHEN, MD wrote 491 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
What is GEORGE CHEN, MD's Medicare quality score?
GEORGE CHEN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 94.0914, Cost: 84.7225). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is GEORGE CHEN, MD located?
GEORGE CHEN, MD is located at 6401 FRANCE AVE S, EDINA, MN, 55435. Phone: (952) 924-5000.
What is GEORGE CHEN, MD's NPI number?
GEORGE CHEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972526648, issued on 07/25/2006.
Does GEORGE CHEN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GEORGE CHEN, MD had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GEORGE CHEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GEORGE CHEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Pantoprazole Sodium, Isosorbide Mononitrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GEORGE CHEN, MD accept Medicare?
GEORGE CHEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 491 Part D claims and 137 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GEORGE CHEN, MD's credentials?
GEORGE CHEN, MD's NPI is 1972526648 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology