Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Chen, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Pain Management) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1487636429
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
MGH, Wang 835, 55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-5533
fax (617) 726-6991
Mailing address
43 Westchester RD
Jamaica Plain, MA 021303451

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #217434
Medicaid
MA #2098423

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487636429. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
34,913
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$262,401
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit 34,465 50 $6
64615 Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face 168 49 $168
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 104 16 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 49 35 $140
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 36 36 $232
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 26 26 $196
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 23 22 $104
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles 21 16 $34
64405 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper neck and back of head nerve 21 16 $103

In context: peer comparison

Among 134 peers in Boston Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 234. This provider delivers 149× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
523
Patients
127
Total drug cost
$167,569
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Aimovig Autoinjector (Erenumab-Aooe) Brand 74 12 $66,086
Nortriptyline Hcl Generic 73 26 $1,686
Sumatriptan Succinate Generic 62 17 $4,926
Gabapentin Generic 59 13 $1,256
Topiramate Generic 59 23 $2,153
Amitriptyline Hcl Generic 32 12 $1,425
Nurtec Odt (Rimegepant Sulfate) Brand 30 12 $47,617
Rizatriptan (Rizatriptan Benzoate) Brand 29 0 $325
Qulipta (Atogepant) Brand 22 0 $26,965
Naratriptan Hcl Generic 15 0 $271

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. David Chen practices Neurology Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. David Chen practice?
Dr. David Chen practices at MGH, Wang 835, Boston, MA 02114. Office phone: 6177265533.
What is Dr. David Chen's NPI?
Dr. David Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487636429, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Chen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (HCPCS J0585); Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face (HCPCS 64615); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.