2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1598087512 LAC, MAOM
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KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM

Acupuncturist in WELLESLEY, Massachusetts. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM is a Acupuncturist ([object Object]) practicing in WELLESLEY, Massachusetts .

What stands out: KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in WELLESLEY, Massachusetts, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/17/2010

NPI 1598087512

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Acupuncturist share within Massachusetts

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — 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).

KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM is a Acupuncturist provider practicing in WELLESLEY, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: LAC, MAOM. NPI: 1598087512. 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.

KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding LAC, MAOM credentials at 572 WASHINGTON ST, WELLESLEY, MA, 02482, with a listed phone of (781) 235-1038. NPI 1598087512 was issued on 02/17/2010. 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Acupuncturist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

572 WASHINGTON ST
WELLESLEY, MA 02482

Provider Details

NPI 1598087512
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials LAC, MAOM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/17/2010

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM. To verify KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Acupuncturist Overview

How KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM's specialty?
KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in WELLESLEY, Massachusetts. Credentials: LAC, MAOM.
Where is KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM located?
KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM is located at 572 WASHINGTON ST, WELLESLEY, MA, 02482. Phone: (781) 235-1038.
What is KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM's NPI number?
KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598087512, issued on 02/17/2010.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM accept Medicare?
KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM's credentials?
KAN CHEN, LAC, MAOM's NPI is 1598087512 with credentials LAC, MAOM. 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.
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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