Ling-Xin Chen, M.D.
Ling-Xin Chen is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, NEPHROLOGY
Ling-Xin Chen, M.D. practices as part of a group nephrologist practice in Chicago, IL. Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine (class of 2009), she has been practicing for over 17 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5841 S Maryland Ave Suite A700, Chicago, IL 60637-1447
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.4%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
207
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
191
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,186
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $265k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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
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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — 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 (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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 · 2009
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Board certified · May 27, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
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
University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 2009)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210023
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Ling-Xin Chen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ling-Xin Chen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Chicago 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 Ling-Xin Chen
NPI records show Dr. Chen as active with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (773) 702-1447.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ling-Xin Chen
Practice Location
5841 S Maryland Ave Suite A700, Chicago, IL 60637-1447
Mailing Address
5841 S Maryland Ave Suite A700, Chicago, IL 60637-1447
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