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Active
2026 NPPES data Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1750624987 MD
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Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in SLINGERLANDS, New York. 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
127
Medicare Part D claims · 47 beneficiaries · Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 624
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$117.56
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data shows
VALERIE CHEN, MD filed 127 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in SLINGERLANDS, New York, prescribing 89% generic.
- 127
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
VALERIE CHEN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally
127 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)
VALERIE CHEN, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about VALERIE CHEN, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
127 80% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within New York
Specialty board-certification context
Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)
- Est. board-certified rate
- 78%
- Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 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).
VALERIE CHEN, MD is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider practicing in SLINGERLANDS, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1750624987. 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.
VALERIE CHEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1220 NEW SCOTLAND RD STE 302, SLINGERLANDS, NY, 12159, with a listed phone of (518) 533-6540. NPI 1750624987 was issued on 04/06/2013. 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 127 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 47 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.5%. 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.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 291 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 624 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1750624987 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/06/2013 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where VALERIE CHEN, MD 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.
PROVIDENCE EYE AND LASER SPECIALISTS PC
CHARLOTTE, NC
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 VALERIE CHEN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$118
Largest payer
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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.
License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to VALERIE CHEN, MD. To verify VALERIE CHEN, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases
NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
VALERIE CHEN, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 127 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.
127
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
47
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 134
- Total Day Supply
- 1,463
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $743
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 40 (31.5% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.74
- Gender Split
- 74% female / 26% 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 |
|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 38 |
| Erythromycin Erythromycin Base | 37 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 33 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview
How VALERIE CHEN, MD fits within the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
291
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
46
States with Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
624
Avg Claims per Provider
VALERIE CHEN, MD's 127 claims are below the specialty average of 624.
Nearby Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is VALERIE CHEN, MD's specialty? ▼
VALERIE CHEN, MD specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in SLINGERLANDS, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does VALERIE CHEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, VALERIE CHEN, MD wrote 127 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 47 beneficiaries.
Where is VALERIE CHEN, MD located? ▼
VALERIE CHEN, MD is located at 1220 NEW SCOTLAND RD STE 302, SLINGERLANDS, NY, 12159. Phone: (518) 533-6540.
What is VALERIE CHEN, MD's NPI number? ▼
VALERIE CHEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750624987, issued on 04/06/2013.
Does VALERIE CHEN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
VALERIE CHEN, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $743 in brand drug costs.
Does VALERIE CHEN, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, VALERIE CHEN, MD had 40 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 31.5%.
How many Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 291 Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 624 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VALERIE CHEN, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VALERIE CHEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Erythromycin, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VALERIE CHEN, MD accept Medicare? ▼
VALERIE CHEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 127 Part D claims and 47 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VALERIE CHEN, MD's credentials? ▼
VALERIE CHEN, MD's NPI is 1750624987 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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