Gene Yen, PSYCHIATRIST
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Gene Yen is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Gene Yen, PSYCHIATRIST has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 30+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and schizophrenia (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1973dNPPES updated 2020-12-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
600 St Paul Ave Ste 101, Los Angeles, CA 90017-5660
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.9 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
64
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
93
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,689
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $281k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Schizophrenia.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
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 · 1996
Keck School of Medicine of Usc
Board certified · Dec 29, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
520 S La Fayette Park Pl Ste 300, Los Angeles, CA 90057-5400
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Gene Yen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gene Yen for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Gene Yen
Dr. Yen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (213) 483-3000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gene Yen
Practice Location
600 St Paul Ave Ste 101, Los Angeles, CA 90017-5660
Mailing Address
520 S La Fayette Park Pl Ste 300, Los Angeles, CA 90057-5400
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