2026 NPPES data Neuro-ophthalmology Physician NPI 1225289085 M.D.
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WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D.

Neuro-ophthalmology Physician in LANCASTER, Pennsylvania. 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 · 334 beneficiaries · Neuro-ophthalmology Physician avg: 419
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$304.96
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D. filed 1,964 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neuro-ophthalmology Physician in LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, prescribing 79% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
79%
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.

WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,964 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/09/2008

NPI 1225289085

Primary specialty

Neuro-ophthalmology Physician

Rare

128 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,964 369% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 419

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Neuro-ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Neuro-ophthalmology Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Neuro-ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuro-ophthalmology Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuro-ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2150 HARRISBURG PIKE, LANCASTER, PA, 17601, with a listed phone of (717) 396-9167. NPI 1225289085 was issued on 10/09/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WU-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 1,964 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 334 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $752K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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.

Neuro-ophthalmology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 128 enrolled providers across 34 states and an average of 419 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

2150 HARRISBURG PIKE
LANCASTER, PA 17601

Provider Details

NPI 1225289085
Specialty Neuro-ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/09/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WEN YING WU-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.

EYE DOCTORS OF LANCASTER LTD
LANCASTER, PA
LANCASTER GENERAL MEDICAL GROUP
LANCASTER, PA

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 WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$305

Largest payer

TG Therapeutics, 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 — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D.. To verify WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D. — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 1,964 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.

1,964
Total Claims
$752K
Total Drug Cost
334
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,318
Total Day Supply
96,636
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$555K
Generic Drug Cost
$196K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 95, 65-74: 122, 75-84: 87, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
164
Emgality Pen
Galcanezumab-Gnlm
94
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
93
Duloxetine Hcl
87
Levetiracetam
85
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
73
Rizatriptan
Rizatriptan Benzoate
71
Topiramate
66
Baclofen
62
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
54

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

Neuro-ophthalmology Physician Overview

How WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D. fits within the Neuro-ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

128
Neuro-ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
34
States with Neuro-ophthalmology Physician
419
Avg Claims per Provider

WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D.'s 1,964 claims are above the specialty average of 419.

Nearby Neuro-ophthalmology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Neuro-ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D.'s specialty?
WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D. specializes in Neuro-ophthalmology Physician and practices in LANCASTER, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D. wrote 1,964 Medicare Part D claims totaling $752K in drug costs for 334 beneficiaries.
Where is WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D. located?
WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D. is located at 2150 HARRISBURG PIKE, LANCASTER, PA, 17601. Phone: (717) 396-9167.
What is WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D.'s NPI number?
WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225289085, issued on 10/09/2008.
Does WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D.'s prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $555K in brand drug costs.
How many Neuro-ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 128 Neuro-ophthalmology Physician providers across 34 states in the US. The average Neuro-ophthalmology Physician provider writes 419 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Emgality Pen, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D. accept Medicare?
WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,964 Part D claims and 334 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D.'s credentials?
WEN YING WU-CHEN, M.D.'s NPI is 1225289085 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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