2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1740819937
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KATHERINE CHEN

Obstetrics Physician in RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Missouri. 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
51
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Industry payments
$57.13
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KATHERINE CHEN is a Obstetrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Missouri with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 51 claims across 34 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $57.13 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KATHERINE CHEN filed 51 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Missouri. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KATHERINE CHEN 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).

KATHERINE CHEN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/08/2020

NPI 1740819937

Primary specialty

Obstetrics Physician

Niche

1,402 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

51 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 319

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Obstetrics Physician share within Missouri

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KATHERINE CHEN is a Obstetrics Physician provider practicing in RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1740819937. 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.

KATHERINE CHEN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics Physician provider at 6400 CLAYTON RD STE 2800, RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO, 63117, with a listed phone of (314) 767-8873. NPI 1740819937 was issued on 04/08/2020. 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 51 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.4%. 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.

Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,402 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 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

6400 CLAYTON RD STE 2800
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO 63117

Provider Details

NPI 1740819937
Specialty Obstetrics Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/08/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KATHERINE CHEN 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.

SSM HEALTH CARE GROUP
SAINT LOUIS, MO

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 KATHERINE CHEN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$57

Largest payer

Eisai Inc.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

51
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
56
Total Day Supply
858
Generic Drug Cost
$582
Opioid Claims
15 (29.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ibuprofen
17
Oxycodone Hcl
13

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

Obstetrics Physician Overview

How KATHERINE CHEN fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.

1,402
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHERINE CHEN's 51 claims are below the specialty average of 319.

Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in Missouri

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHERINE CHEN's specialty?
KATHERINE CHEN specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Missouri.
How much does KATHERINE CHEN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHERINE CHEN wrote 51 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHERINE CHEN located?
KATHERINE CHEN is located at 6400 CLAYTON RD STE 2800, RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO, 63117. Phone: (314) 767-8873.
What is KATHERINE CHEN's NPI number?
KATHERINE CHEN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740819937, issued on 04/08/2020.
Does KATHERINE CHEN prescribe opioids?
Yes, KATHERINE CHEN had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.4%.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,402 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHERINE CHEN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHERINE CHEN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ibuprofen, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHERINE CHEN accept Medicare?
KATHERINE CHEN appears in CMS Medicare data with 51 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHERINE CHEN's credentials?
KATHERINE CHEN's NPI is 1740819937. 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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