Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Chen, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Belmont, CA

  • NPI 1164531141
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1601 El Camino Real Ste 303
Belmont, CA 940023943
(650) 654-3954
fax (650) 654-3997

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A063211

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164531141. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
681
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$83,779
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 605 51 $119
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 43 40 $206
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 33 12 $85

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Belmont Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 125. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
603
Patients
24
Total drug cost
$16,707
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 81 0 $675
Furosemide Generic 69 0 $320
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 63 0 $577
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 58 13 $1,239
Gabapentin Generic 52 0 $1,129
Losartan Potassium Generic 43 0 $961
Sucralfate Generic 37 0 $879
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 33 0 $8,028
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 30 11 $253
Citalopram Hbr (Citalopram Hydrobromide) Brand 29 0 $455

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. James Chen practices Internal Medicine Physician in Belmont, CA.
Where does Dr. James Chen practice?
Dr. James Chen practices at 1601 El Camino Real Ste 303, Belmont, CA 940023943. Office phone: 6506543954.
What is Dr. James Chen's NPI?
Dr. James Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164531141, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99306); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.