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RICHARD CHEN, MD

Naturopath in PETALUMA, California. 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
52
Medicare Part D claims · Naturopath avg: 120

What the federal data shows

RICHARD CHEN, MD filed 52 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Naturopath in PETALUMA, California.

52
Part D claims, 2023

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RICHARD CHEN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

52 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about RICHARD CHEN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/10/2006

NPI 1285602573

Primary specialty

Naturopath

Mid-sized

6,661 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

52 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 120

Specialty distribution in California

How Naturopath compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Naturopath share within California

1. Naturopath42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Naturopath share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

RICHARD CHEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Naturopath provider holding MD credentials at 801 MARBLE WAY, PETALUMA, CA, 94954, with a listed phone of (707) 636-4363. NPI 1285602573 was issued on 03/10/2006. 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 52 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $747 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.4%. 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.

Naturopath is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,661 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 120 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

801 MARBLE WAY
PETALUMA, CA 94954

Provider Details

NPI 1285602573
Specialty Naturopath
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/10/2006

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICHARD CHEN, MD. To verify RICHARD CHEN, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

52
Total Claims
$747
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
72
Total Day Supply
1,972
Generic Drug Cost
$713
Opioid Claims
21 (40.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
12
Clonazepam
11

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

Naturopath Overview

How RICHARD CHEN, MD fits within the Naturopath landscape nationally.

6,661
Naturopath Providers in US
53
States with Naturopath
120
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD CHEN, MD's 52 claims are below the specialty average of 120.

Nearby Naturopath Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD CHEN, MD's specialty?
RICHARD CHEN, MD specializes in Naturopath and practices in PETALUMA, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICHARD CHEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD CHEN, MD wrote 52 Medicare Part D claims totaling $747 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD CHEN, MD located?
RICHARD CHEN, MD is located at 801 MARBLE WAY, PETALUMA, CA, 94954. Phone: (707) 636-4363.
What is RICHARD CHEN, MD's NPI number?
RICHARD CHEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285602573, issued on 03/10/2006.
Does RICHARD CHEN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD CHEN, MD had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.4%.
How many Naturopath providers are there in the US?
There are 6,661 Naturopath providers across 53 states in the US. The average Naturopath provider writes 120 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD CHEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD CHEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD CHEN, MD accept Medicare?
RICHARD CHEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 52 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD CHEN, MD's credentials?
RICHARD CHEN, MD's NPI is 1285602573 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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