Richard M Chasen, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Richard M Chasen, M.D. practices as part of a group gastroenterologist practice in Laurel, MD. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1977 and has 49+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 94dNPPES updated 2026-02-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7350 Van Dusen Rd Ste 210, Laurel, MD 20707-5268
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
413
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
132
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
401
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $279k
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$685 received from industry
37 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 Richard M Chasen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1977
Howard University College of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 2, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
49 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 1977)
Mailing address
10770 Columbia Pike Ste 400, Silver Spring, MD 20901-4462
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Richard M Chasen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard M Chasen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Laurel 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 Richard M Chasen
Dr. Chasen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Laurel, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 498-5500.
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 Richard M Chasen
Practice Location
7350 Van Dusen Rd Ste 210, Laurel, MD 20707-5268
Mailing Address
10770 Columbia Pike Ste 400, Silver Spring, MD 20901-4462
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