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Nephrology

Yvonne Y. Chen, MD

Works at hospitals in Alameda, CA · Oakland, CA · Berkeley, CA … · California

Summary

Dr. Yvonne Y. Chen, MD is a nephrologist at 388 9th St, Suite 218, Oakland, CA 94607. Phone: (510) 451-0996. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Yvonne Y. Chen had 611 Original Medicare patients and 2,812 services. NPI 1306959135. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Yvonne Y. Chen, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Yvonne Y. Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Yvonne Y. Chen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Yvonne Y. Chen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 611 Original Medicare patients and 2,812 services for Yvonne Y. Chen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Yvonne Y. Chen's NPI number?
1306959135. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Yvonne Y. Chen, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients611
Services billed to Medicare2,812
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)556 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)491 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)409 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)308 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)216 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes65%
  • Heart failure50%
  • Ischemic heart disease42%

Hospitals where Yvonne Y. Chen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Yvonne Y. Chen at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Alameda HospitalAlameda, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050211
  • Alta Bates Summit Medical CenterOakland, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050043
  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates CampBerkeley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050305
  • Eden Medical CenterCastro Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050488
  • Highland HospitalOakland, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050320

Practice locations

Addresses where Yvonne Y. Chen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Yvonne Y. Chen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • West Coast Kidney56 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Oakland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Oakland, CA — not a recommendation.

All nephrologists in Oakland →

Other clinicians in West Coast Kidney

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1306959135
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians