Elaine Chen, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Elaine Chen is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Elaine Chen, MD has been part of the Chicago medical community since 2008 in independent practice. A Rush Medical College of Rush University graduate since 2005, she brings 21+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
600 S Paulina St Suite 527 Academic Facility, Chicago, IL 60612-3806
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better22.48%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+17.4 pts)
22.48% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better66.3%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
242
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
143
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,001
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.42M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — 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 (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — 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 (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — 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 (+26%) — 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 · 2005
Rush Medical College
Board certified · Oct 27, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
600 S Paulina St Ste 527, Chicago, IL 60612-3806
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Elaine Chen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Elaine Chen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chicago 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 Elaine Chen
Dr. Chen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 942-5000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Elaine Chen
Practice Location
600 S Paulina St Suite 527 Academic Facility, Chicago, IL 60612-3806
Mailing Address
600 S Paulina St Ste 527, Chicago, IL 60612-3806
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