Alexander Chin, MD
NPI 1518385251 · Radiation Oncology Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Radiation Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alexander Chin, MD is a Radiation Oncology Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1518385251).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518385251
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Radiation Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A137769 (CA)
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,007 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Guidance for Insertion of Radiation Therapy Fields77014 | 260 | $52 |
| Calculation of Radiation Therapy Dose77300 | 123 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 74 | $111 |
| Design and Construction of Complex Radiation Treatment Device77334 | 65 | $70 |
| Design and Construction of Radiation Treatment Device for High Precision Radiation Therapy77338 | 55 | $262 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5725 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 100Pleasanton, CA 94588-4007Phone: (925) 734-8130
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-03-31
- Last updated
- 2019-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alexander Chin's NPI number?
- Alexander Chin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518385251, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alexander Chin's specialty?
- Alexander Chin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Radiation Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alexander Chin located?
- Alexander Chin's practice location on file with NPPES is 875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2205.
- What is Alexander Chin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alexander Chin is (650) 498-6339.
- Does Alexander Chin accept Medicare?
- Alexander Chin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alexander Chin's NPI active?
- Yes — Alexander Chin's NPI (1518385251) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.