Claudia Un-Yong Chae, MD
Claudia Un-Yong Chae is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Boston, MA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 36 years in internal medicine, Claudia Un-Yong Chae, MD is a long-established internist in Boston. Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (class of 1990), she has been practicing for over 36 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 47% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
55 Fruit St Yaw 5 Cardiac Unit Associates, Boston, MA 02114-2696
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,717
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
346
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,448
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $526k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
Po Box 9142 Mass General Physician Organization, Charlestown, MA 02129-9142
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Claudia Un-Yong Chae
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Claudia Un-Yong Chae for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Boston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Claudia Un-Yong Chae
NPI records show Dr. Chae as active with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 724-9474.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Claudia Un-Yong Chae
Practice Location
55 Fruit St Yaw 5 Cardiac Unit Associates, Boston, MA 02114-2696
Mailing Address
Po Box 9142 Mass General Physician Organization, Charlestown, MA 02129-9142
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