Yanfeng Chen, M.D.
NPI 1740280171 · Internal Medicine Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yanfeng Chen, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1740280171).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740280171
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 192848 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,102 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 246 | $104 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 163 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 136 | $146 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 93 | $92 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 77 | $9 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 62 | $22 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 173 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,218 | 348 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,154 | 335 |
| Losartan Potassium | 1,085 | 288 |
| Icosapent Ethylbrand: Vascepa | 865 | 211 |
| Meloxicam | 652 | 333 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 623 | 163 |
| Metformin Hcl | 557 | 151 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$12,552 across 120 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
- 2005-07-28
- Last updated
- 2010-08-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yanfeng Chen's NPI number?
- Yanfeng Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740280171, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yanfeng Chen's specialty?
- Yanfeng Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Yanfeng Chen located?
- Yanfeng Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 5517 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220-3519.
- What is Yanfeng Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yanfeng Chen is (718) 871-8255.
- Does Yanfeng Chen accept Medicare?
- Yanfeng Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yanfeng Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Yanfeng Chen's NPI (1740280171) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-08-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.