Michael Sung-Chieh Chen, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine
Michael Sung-Chieh Chen is an Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine specialist based in Rockville, MD with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY
Michael Sung-Chieh Chen, M.D. has been part of the Rockville medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania graduate since 1998, he brings 28+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
15225 Shady Grove Rd Suite 201, Rockville, MD 20850-3254
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better78.7%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
2,189
Unique beneficiaries
Very high volumePrescription Recipients
792
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,005
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.66M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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 (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — 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 (+1%) — 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 (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$55.6k received from industry
179 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Michael Sung-Chieh Chen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Board certified · Aug 28, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
28 years in practice
Experienced
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Taxonomy: 207RI0011X
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1998)
Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With Michael Sung-Chieh Chen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Sung-Chieh Chen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Rockville 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 Michael Sung-Chieh Chen
NPI records show Dr. Chen as active with telehealth listed in Rockville, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 670-3000.
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 Michael Sung-Chieh Chen
Practice Location
15225 Shady Grove Rd Suite 201, Rockville, MD 20850-3254
Mailing Address
15225 Shady Grove Rd Suite 201, Rockville, MD 20850-3254
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