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.

(213) 483-3000Los Angeles, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 1,508 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Los Angeles30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

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

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.7%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.9 pts)

Better than 85% of reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

64

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
64%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Mood Disorders
52%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+14%)48%

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

Depression
Higher than avg (+12%)44%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-10%)39%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    Keck School of Medicine of Usc

  2. Board certified · Dec 29, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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