2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1679732242 M.D.
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LEA CHEN, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey. 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
107
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
31%
generic claims · 69% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$28.9K
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LEA CHEN, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 107 claims across 11 beneficiaries — 69% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $28.9K across 32 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LEA CHEN, M.D. filed 107 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LEA CHEN, M.D. 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).

LEA CHEN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/08/2008

NPI 1679732242

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

107 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Gastroenterology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gastroenterology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LEA CHEN, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider practicing in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1679732242. 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.

LEA CHEN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08901, with a listed phone of (732) 828-3000. NPI 1679732242 was issued on 06/08/2008. 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 107 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $659K in drug spend, split 69% brand-name and 31% 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.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

Provider Details

NPI 1679732242
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/08/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LEA CHEN, M.D. 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.

RUTGERS HEALTH-RWJ SCLERODERMA PROGRAM
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ

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 LEA CHEN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$28.9K

Largest payer

PFIZER 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

LEA CHEN, M.D. — brand share 69.0%
Specialty average (est.)

69% brand-name claims vs 31% generic, on 107 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.

107
Total Claims
$659K
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
140
Total Day Supply
4,029
Brand vs Generic
69% brand / 31% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$656K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Entyvio
Vedolizumab
28
Budesonide Er
Budesonide
24

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How LEA CHEN, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

LEA CHEN, M.D.'s 107 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEA CHEN, M.D.'s specialty?
LEA CHEN, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LEA CHEN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEA CHEN, M.D. wrote 107 Medicare Part D claims totaling $659K in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
Where is LEA CHEN, M.D. located?
LEA CHEN, M.D. is located at 1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, 08901. Phone: (732) 828-3000.
What is LEA CHEN, M.D.'s NPI number?
LEA CHEN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679732242, issued on 06/08/2008.
Does LEA CHEN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LEA CHEN, M.D.'s prescribing is 69% brand-name and 31% generic drugs by claim count, with $656K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LEA CHEN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LEA CHEN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Entyvio, Budesonide Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LEA CHEN, M.D. accept Medicare?
LEA CHEN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 107 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEA CHEN, M.D.'s credentials?
LEA CHEN, M.D.'s NPI is 1679732242 with credentials M.D.. 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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