James Benjamin Chen, M.D.
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
James Benjamin Chen is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Mission Viejo, CA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
James Benjamin Chen, M.D. has practiced orthopaedic surgery for 11+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of California, Geffen School of Medicine in 2015 and has 11+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1349dNPPES updated 2022-09-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
26401 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 101, Mission Viejo, CA 92691-6302
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better33.07%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+28 pts)
33.07% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
472
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
180
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
511
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $13k
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
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 (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$136.5k received from industry
155 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to James Benjamin Chen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2015
David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla
Board certified · Sep 12, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.
Taxonomy: 207XS0114X
Education & Training
University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 2015)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Care With James Benjamin Chen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Benjamin Chen for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Mission Viejo 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 James Benjamin Chen
NPI records show Dr. Chen as active with telehealth listed in Mission Viejo, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 348-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Benjamin Chen
Practice Location
26401 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 101, Mission Viejo, CA 92691-6302
Mailing Address
26401 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 101, Mission Viejo, CA 92691-6302
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