Karen Chang Kan, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Karen Chang Kan is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NY can see Karen Chang Kan, M.D. in person in New York or via virtual visit — no travel required. A New York University School of Medicine graduate since 2011, she brings 15+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.47/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202384.47/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
628
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
350
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,747
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $520k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ 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%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+1%) — 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 · 2011
Nyu Grossman School of Medicine
Board certified · May 18, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
New York University School of Medicine (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016-6402
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Karen Chang Kan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Chang Kan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to New York 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 Karen Chang Kan
NPI records show Dr. Kan as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 263-5506.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
530 1st Ave # Hcc4h, New York, NY 10016-6402
Mailing Address
550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016-6402
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