Karin Chen, MD
NPI 1477896066 · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karin Chen, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1477896066).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477896066
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 295222 (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
13 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
374 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 | 166 | $145 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 104 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 45 | $204 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 44 | $146 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 15 | $191 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $88–$204 (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 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hcl | 125 | 32 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 114 | 23 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 94 | 15 |
| Repaglinide | 76 | 20 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 69 | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 60 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$41 across 2 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
- 2013-04-01
- Last updated
- 2019-01-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karin Chen's NPI number?
- Karin Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477896066, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karin Chen's specialty?
- Karin Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karin Chen located?
- Karin Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 110 E 59th St, New York, NY 10022.
- What is Karin Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karin Chen is (212) 434-3550.
- Does Karin Chen accept Medicare?
- Karin Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karin Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Karin Chen's NPI (1477896066) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.