2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1417016221 MD
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YUCHUN CHEN, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in FLUSHING, 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 234 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: YUCHUN CHEN, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FLUSHING, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 234 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: YUCHUN CHEN, MD filed 6,844 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FLUSHING, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

YUCHUN CHEN, MD 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).

YUCHUN CHEN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/07/2006

NPI 1417016221

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,844 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in New York

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New York

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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).

YUCHUN CHEN, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in FLUSHING, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1417016221. 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.

YUCHUN CHEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 13633 37TH AVE, FLUSHING, NY, 11354, with a listed phone of (917) 825-9391. NPI 1417016221 was issued on 12/07/2006. 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 6,844 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 234 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $834K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

13633 37TH AVE
FLUSHING, NY 11354

Provider Details

NPI 1417016221
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/07/2006

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 YUCHUN CHEN, MD. To verify YUCHUN 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

YUCHUN CHEN, MD — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 6,844 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.

6,844
Total Claims
$834K
Total Drug Cost
234
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,344
Total Day Supply
237,062
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$709K
Generic Drug Cost
$122K
Antibiotic Claims
156

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
50% female / 50% 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
Amlodipine Besylate
557
Atorvastatin Calcium
543
Vascepa
Icosapent Ethyl
533
Losartan Potassium
419
Tamsulosin Hcl
226
Metformin Hcl
191
Omeprazole
176
Metoprolol Succinate
166
Simvastatin
163
Ammonium Lactate
155

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How YUCHUN CHEN, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

YUCHUN CHEN, MD's 6,844 claims are above the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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.

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is YUCHUN CHEN, MD's specialty?
YUCHUN CHEN, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in FLUSHING, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does YUCHUN CHEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, YUCHUN CHEN, MD wrote 6,844 Medicare Part D claims totaling $834K in drug costs for 234 beneficiaries.
Where is YUCHUN CHEN, MD located?
YUCHUN CHEN, MD is located at 13633 37TH AVE, FLUSHING, NY, 11354. Phone: (917) 825-9391.
What is YUCHUN CHEN, MD's NPI number?
YUCHUN CHEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417016221, issued on 12/07/2006.
Does YUCHUN CHEN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
YUCHUN CHEN, MD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $709K in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does YUCHUN CHEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, YUCHUN CHEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Vascepa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does YUCHUN CHEN, MD accept Medicare?
YUCHUN CHEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,844 Part D claims and 234 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify YUCHUN CHEN, MD's credentials?
YUCHUN CHEN, MD's NPI is 1417016221 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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