Pei Chen, MD
NPI 1952327157 · Nephrology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pei Chen, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1952327157).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952327157
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00024999 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Allopurinol | 131 | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 83 | 31 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 67 | 25 |
| Potassium Chloride | 46 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 45 | 19 |
| Spironolactone | 40 | 11 |
| Carvedilol | 39 | 18 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-14
- Last updated
- 2015-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pei Chen's NPI number?
- Pei Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952327157, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pei Chen's specialty?
- Pei Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pei Chen located?
- Pei Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 48 Medical Park Dr E, Birmingham, AL 35235-3400.
- What is Pei Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pei Chen is (205) 856-0011.
- Does Pei Chen accept Medicare?
- Pei Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pei Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Pei Chen's NPI (1952327157) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.