2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1891912689 MD
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YIANN CHEN, MD

Nephrology Physician in OAKLAND, 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
519
Medicare Part D claims · 120 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: YIANN CHEN, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OAKLAND, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 519 claims across 120 beneficiaries .

What stands out: YIANN CHEN, MD filed 519 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OAKLAND, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

YIANN 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).

YIANN CHEN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/20/2007

NPI 1891912689

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

519 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in California

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Nephrology Physician share within California

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

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).

YIANN CHEN, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in OAKLAND, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1891912689. 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.

YIANN CHEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 275 W MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA, 94611, with a listed phone of (510) 752-1000. NPI 1891912689 was issued on 04/20/2007. 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 519 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 120 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $54K in drug spend. 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

275 W MACARTHUR BLVD
OAKLAND, CA 94611

Provider Details

NPI 1891912689
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/20/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where YIANN 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.

PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC
OAKLAND, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 YIANN CHEN, MD. To verify YIANN 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.

519
Total Claims
$54K
Total Drug Cost
120
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,429
Total Day Supply
42,051
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
5.25
Gender Split
43% female / 58% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 41, 75-84: 39, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
62
Amlodipine Besylate
52
Sevelamer Carbonate
42
Calcium Acetate
39
Furosemide
35
Gentamicin Sulfate
27
Metoprolol Tartrate
18
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
16
Atorvastatin Calcium
15
Hydralazine Hcl
13

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How YIANN 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

YIANN CHEN, MD's 519 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is YIANN CHEN, MD's specialty?
YIANN CHEN, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in OAKLAND, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does YIANN CHEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, YIANN CHEN, MD wrote 519 Medicare Part D claims totaling $54K in drug costs for 120 beneficiaries.
Where is YIANN CHEN, MD located?
YIANN CHEN, MD is located at 275 W MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA, 94611. Phone: (510) 752-1000.
What is YIANN CHEN, MD's NPI number?
YIANN CHEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891912689, issued on 04/20/2007.
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 YIANN CHEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, YIANN CHEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate, Sevelamer Carbonate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does YIANN CHEN, MD accept Medicare?
YIANN CHEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 519 Part D claims and 120 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify YIANN CHEN, MD's credentials?
YIANN CHEN, MD's NPI is 1891912689 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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