Kenneth K. Chen, MD

Nephrology Internal Medicine

(510) 307-1500Richmond, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Kenneth K. Chen, MD in person in Richmond or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).

1 of 563 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Richmond30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1605dNPPES updated 2021-12-13 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

901 Nevin Ave, Richmond, CA 94801-3143

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

46

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

134

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

760

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $69k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Heart Failure
72%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Diabetes
67%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
65%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Arthritis
46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Mood Disorders
43%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$169 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Kenneth K. 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

    Albert Einstein College of Medicine

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1800 Harrison St Fl 7, Oakland, CA 94612-3466

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190079

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kenneth K. Chen

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kenneth K. Chen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Richmond 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 Kenneth K. Chen

Dr. Chen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Richmond, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (510) 307-1500.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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