Joanna W. Chen, MD

Internal Medicine

(626) 851-1011Baldwin Park, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 30 years in internal medicine, Joanna W. Chen, MD is a long-established internist in Baldwin Park. A University of Arizona College of Medicine graduate since 1996, she brings 30+ years of experience. A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in California
  • Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 3,565 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Baldwin Park30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1626dNPPES updated 2021-11-22 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1011 Baldwin Park Blvd, Baldwin Park, CA 91706-5806

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.62%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

1.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.2%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.4 pts)

Better than 79% of reporting doctors in California

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

Prescription Recipients

765

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,492

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $223k

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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$22 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Joanna W. Chen's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    University of Arizona College of Medicine

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

University of Arizona College of Medicine (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 210065

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Joanna W. Chen

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Joanna W. Chen for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Baldwin Park 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 Joanna W. Chen

Dr. Chen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Baldwin Park, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (626) 851-1011.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.

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