Chienwei Chen, MD
NPI 1992795256 · Internal Medicine Physician · Irvine, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chienwei Chen, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Irvine, CA (NPI 1992795256).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992795256
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A79035 (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
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
1,126 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 | 347 | $102 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 265 | $6 |
| 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 | 250 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 153 | $76 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 32 | $35 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 95 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 537 | 172 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 227 | 64 |
| Losartan Potassium | 223 | 71 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 221 | 63 |
| Metformin Hcl | 192 | 55 |
| Lisinopril | 150 | 47 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,005 across 66 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
- 2005-10-26
- Last updated
- 2015-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chienwei Chen's NPI number?
- Chienwei Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992795256, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chienwei Chen's specialty?
- Chienwei Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chienwei Chen located?
- Chienwei Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 4050 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92604-7706.
- What is Chienwei Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chienwei Chen is (949) 551-1090.
- Does Chienwei Chen accept Medicare?
- Chienwei Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chienwei Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Chienwei Chen's NPI (1992795256) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.