NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1699302166 MD, PHD
Verify on CMS → Sway Chen, MD, PHD
Gastroenterology Physician in Boston, Massachusetts.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 17,061 in Gastroenterology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
178
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 848
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Sway Chen, MD, PHD filed 178 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Gastroenterology Physician in Boston, Massachusetts, prescribing 70% generic.
- 178
- Part D claims, 2024
- 70%
- generic prescribing
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Sway Chen, MD, PHD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1699302166), first enumerated 03/25/2020.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 178 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- State context
State board disciplinary context
Massachusetts statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Sway Chen, MD, PHD's individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: BORIM annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1699302166 · Gastroenterology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1699302166
- ENUM-RECENT 2020
- TAX-MID 17K Gastroenterology Physician
- RX-LIGHT 178
- BOOK-LIGHT 538 in Massachusetts
- PHOTO-ENUM Delvise Fogwe · 2020
Sway Chen, MD, PHD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
178 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Sway Chen, MD, PHD 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).
What does the federal data show about Sway Chen, MD, PHD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
178 79% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Massachusetts
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Gastroenterology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1699302166 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | MD, PHD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/25/2020 |
License & disciplinary context - Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Sway Chen, MD, PHD. To verify Sway Chen, MD, PHD's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases
BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Sway Chen, MD, PHD - brand share 30.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 178 2024 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 2024.
178
Total Claims
$109K
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 349.567
- Total Day Supply
- 10,115
- Brand vs Generic
- 30% brand / 70% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $106K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 14
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.76
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sway Chen, MD, PHD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
43 claims
- Linzess 13
Linzess
13 claims
- Creon 12
Creon
12 claims
- Rasuvo 12
Rasuvo
12 claims
- Xifaxan 12
Xifaxan
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 43 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 13 |
| Creon Lipase/Protease/Amylase | 12 |
| Rasuvo Methotrexate/Pf | 12 |
| Xifaxan Rifaximin | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Sway Chen, MD, PHD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
17,061
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
848
Avg Claims per Provider
Sway Chen, MD, PHD's 178 claims are below the specialty average of 848.
Nationwide Gastroenterology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Chen, both outside Massachusetts so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2020)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Massachusetts
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Massachusetts, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chen.
One of 538 Gastroenterology Physician providers enrolled in Massachusetts, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Robert Aaron
MD
Stoneham, MA
Dr. Michael Aaronson
MD
Beverly, MA
Dr. Diane Abraczinskas
MD
Boston, MA
Dr. Lynne Ahn
MD
Framingham, MA
Dr. Hiroyuki Aihara
M.D.
Boston, MA
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sway Chen, MD, PHD's specialty? ▼
Sway Chen, MD, PHD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Boston, Massachusetts. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does Sway Chen, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Sway Chen, MD, PHD wrote 178 Medicare Part D claims totaling $109K in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
Where is Sway Chen, MD, PHD located? ▼
Sway Chen, MD, PHD is located at 55 FRUIT ST., Boston, MA, 02114. Phone: (617) 726-2000.
What is Sway Chen, MD, PHD's NPI number? ▼
Sway Chen, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699302166, issued on 03/25/2020.
Does Sway Chen, MD, PHD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sway Chen, MD, PHD's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $106K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 17,061 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 848 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sway Chen, MD, PHD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Sway Chen, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Linzess, Creon. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sway Chen, MD, PHD accept Medicare? ▼
Sway Chen, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 178 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sway Chen, MD, PHD's credentials? ▼
Sway Chen, MD, PHD's NPI is 1699302166 with credentials MD, PHD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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