2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1417243890 M.D
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ZAR CHAN, M.D

Nephrology Physician in TORRANCE, 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
981
Medicare Part D claims · 200 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
14.3826/100
▼ 69 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$764.65
30 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ZAR CHAN, M.D is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TORRANCE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 981 claims across 200 beneficiaries — 23% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 14.3826/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $764.65 across 30 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ZAR CHAN, M.D reported a CMS MIPS final score of 14.3826 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 981 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ZAR CHAN, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ZAR CHAN, M.D at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2011

NPI 1417243890

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

981 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

14.3826/100 68.7174% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ZAR CHAN, M.D's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
14.3826/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 14.3826/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%14.4%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 14.3826/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ZAR CHAN, M.D is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in TORRANCE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D. NPI: 1417243890. 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.

ZAR CHAN, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 1000 W CARSON ST BLDG N-28, TORRANCE, CA, 90502, with a listed phone of (310) 222-3891. NPI 1417243890 was issued on 06/23/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHAN 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 981 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 200 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $269K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 14.3826/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 47.942), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

1000 W CARSON ST BLDG N-28
TORRANCE, CA 90502

Provider Details

NPI 1417243890
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/23/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

14.3826
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
47.942
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ZAR CHAN, 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.

PROHEALTH PARTNERS, A MEDICAL GROUP
LOS ALAMITOS, 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).

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 ZAR CHAN, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$765

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 — 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 ZAR CHAN, M.D. To verify ZAR CHAN, M.D'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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ZAR CHAN, M.D — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 981 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.

981
Total Claims
$269K
Total Drug Cost
200
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,845
Total Day Supply
53,114
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$195K
Generic Drug Cost
$73K
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.93
Gender Split
46% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 82, 75-84: 71, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Allopurinol
90
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
71
Losartan Potassium
56
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
51
Amlodipine Besylate
46
Furosemide
46
Calcium Acetate
42
Prosol
Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1
40
Sevelamer Carbonate
38
Hydralazine Hcl
27

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How ZAR CHAN, M.D 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

ZAR CHAN, M.D's 981 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 CHAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZAR CHAN, M.D's specialty?
ZAR CHAN, M.D specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in TORRANCE, California. Credentials: M.D.
How much does ZAR CHAN, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ZAR CHAN, M.D wrote 981 Medicare Part D claims totaling $269K in drug costs for 200 beneficiaries.
What is ZAR CHAN, M.D's Medicare quality score?
ZAR CHAN, M.D has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 14.3826/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 47.942). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ZAR CHAN, M.D located?
ZAR CHAN, M.D is located at 1000 W CARSON ST BLDG N-28, TORRANCE, CA, 90502. Phone: (310) 222-3891.
What is ZAR CHAN, M.D's NPI number?
ZAR CHAN, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417243890, issued on 06/23/2011.
Does ZAR CHAN, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ZAR CHAN, M.D's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $195K in brand drug costs.
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 ZAR CHAN, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ZAR CHAN, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Allopurinol, Nifedipine Er, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ZAR CHAN, M.D accept Medicare?
ZAR CHAN, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 981 Part D claims and 200 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ZAR CHAN, M.D's credentials?
ZAR CHAN, M.D's NPI is 1417243890 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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