2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1952327157 MD
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PEI CHEN, MD

Nephrology Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 226 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$15.47
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PEI CHEN, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 226 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $15.47 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PEI CHEN, MD filed 2,245 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

PEI CHEN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PEI CHEN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2006

NPI 1952327157

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,245 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Nephrology Physician share within Alabama

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

PEI CHEN, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1952327157. 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.

PEI CHEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 48 MEDICAL PARK DR E, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35235, with a listed phone of (205) 856-0011. NPI 1952327157 was issued on 07/14/2006. 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 2,245 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 226 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $173K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

48 MEDICAL PARK DR E
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235

Provider Details

NPI 1952327157
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/14/2006

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 PEI CHEN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$15

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 · Generic-heavy

PEI CHEN, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 2,245 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.

2,245
Total Claims
$173K
Total Drug Cost
226
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,414
Total Day Supply
159,311
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$105K
Generic Drug Cost
$68K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.27
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 71, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Allopurinol
199
Amlodipine Besylate
143
Atorvastatin Calcium
112
Potassium Chloride
94
Furosemide
90
Carvedilol
87
Metoprolol Tartrate
56
Hydrochlorothiazide
55
Lisinopril
55
Levothyroxine Sodium
53

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How PEI CHEN, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

PEI CHEN, MD's 2,245 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PEI CHEN, MD's specialty?
PEI CHEN, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does PEI CHEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PEI CHEN, MD wrote 2,245 Medicare Part D claims totaling $173K in drug costs for 226 beneficiaries.
Where is PEI CHEN, MD located?
PEI CHEN, MD is located at 48 MEDICAL PARK DR E, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35235. Phone: (205) 856-0011.
What is PEI CHEN, MD's NPI number?
PEI CHEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952327157, issued on 07/14/2006.
Does PEI CHEN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PEI CHEN, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $105K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PEI CHEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PEI CHEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Allopurinol, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PEI CHEN, MD accept Medicare?
PEI CHEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,245 Part D claims and 226 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PEI CHEN, MD's credentials?
PEI CHEN, MD's NPI is 1952327157 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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