2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1477896066 MD
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KARIN CHEN, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in NEW YORK, New York. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 156 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$41.22
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KARIN CHEN, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW YORK, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 156 beneficiaries — 43% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $41.22 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KARIN CHEN, MD filed 1,359 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW YORK, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KARIN CHEN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KARIN CHEN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/01/2013

NPI 1477896066

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,359 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

Specialty distribution in New York

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within New York

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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).

KARIN CHEN, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider practicing in NEW YORK, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1477896066. 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.

KARIN CHEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding MD credentials at 110 E 59TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10022, with a listed phone of (212) 434-3550. NPI 1477896066 was issued on 04/01/2013. 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 1,359 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 156 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $473K in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% generic by claim count. 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.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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

110 E 59TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10022

Provider Details

NPI 1477896066
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/01/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KARIN 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.

MAIMONIDES FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN
BROOKLYN, NY
MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER - DIVISION OF ENDOCRINOLOGY FPP
BROOKLYN, NY

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for KARIN CHEN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$41

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KARIN CHEN, MD. To verify KARIN CHEN, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

KARIN CHEN, MD — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 1,359 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,359
Total Claims
$473K
Total Drug Cost
156
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,235
Total Day Supply
65,488
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$439K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.87
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 71, 75-84: 42, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
137
Metformin Hcl
129
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
75
Repaglinide
58
Ozempic
Semaglutide
56
Tresiba Flextouch U-100
Insulin Degludec
49
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
46
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
46
Novolog Flexpen
Insulin Aspart
44
Atorvastatin Calcium
34

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

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How KARIN CHEN, MD fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

KARIN CHEN, MD's 1,359 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in New York

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

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARIN CHEN, MD's specialty?
KARIN CHEN, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in NEW YORK, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does KARIN CHEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARIN CHEN, MD wrote 1,359 Medicare Part D claims totaling $473K in drug costs for 156 beneficiaries.
Where is KARIN CHEN, MD located?
KARIN CHEN, MD is located at 110 E 59TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10022. Phone: (212) 434-3550.
What is KARIN CHEN, MD's NPI number?
KARIN CHEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477896066, issued on 04/01/2013.
Does KARIN CHEN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KARIN CHEN, MD's prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $439K in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARIN CHEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARIN CHEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Metformin Hcl, Trulicity. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARIN CHEN, MD accept Medicare?
KARIN CHEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,359 Part D claims and 156 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARIN CHEN, MD's credentials?
KARIN CHEN, MD's NPI is 1477896066 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.

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).

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