Kelly Chenkai Fan, M. D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Kelly Chenkai Fan is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in La Jolla, CA with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Kelly Chenkai Fan, M. D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in La Jolla, CA in group practice. He graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 2013 and has 13+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and COPD (per CMS claims data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better27.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-55.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
928
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
414
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,557
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.93M
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 COPD.
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%Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — 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 (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.4k received from industry
60 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Kelly Chenkai Fan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 14, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Class of 2013)
Mailing address
10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127-5705
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190088
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Kelly Chenkai Fan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kelly Chenkai Fan for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, COPD management — no travel to La Jolla 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 Kelly Chenkai Fan
Dr. Fan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in La Jolla, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 554-8860.
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 Kelly Chenkai Fan
Practice Location
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1027
Mailing Address
10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127-5705
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