Richard Chan, MD
NPI 1275506438 · Nephrology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Chan, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1275506438).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275506438
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 180607 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
545 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 228 | $143 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 136 | $201 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 90 | $319 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 58 | $382 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 33 | $247 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $143–$382 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 772 | 128 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 553 | 123 |
| Losartan Potassium | 499 | 118 |
| Finerenonebrand: Kerendia | 498 | 79 |
| Torsemide | 323 | 73 |
| Allopurinol | 314 | 73 |
| Epoetin Alfabrand: Procrit |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$104,352 across 166 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-08
- Last updated
- 2014-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Chan's NPI number?
- Richard Chan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275506438, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Chan's specialty?
- Richard Chan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Chan located?
- Richard Chan's practice location on file with NPPES is 139 Centre St, New York, NY 10013-4557.
- What is Richard Chan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Chan is (212) 226-8027.
- Does Richard Chan accept Medicare?
- Richard Chan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Chan's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Chan's NPI (1275506438) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.