Kenneth K. Chen, MD
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).
Older · 1605dNPPES updated 2021-12-13 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
46
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription 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.
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$169 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 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.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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)
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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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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kenneth K. Chen
Practice Location
901 Nevin Ave, Richmond, CA 94801-3143
Mailing Address
1800 Harrison St Fl 7, Oakland, CA 94612-3466
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