Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Yuan Chen, M.D.
Anesthesiology · North Aurora, IL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chen
Dr. Yuan Chen is an anesthesiology specialist in North Aurora, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chen performed 10,288 Medicare services across 2,033 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chen received a total of $5,803 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 280 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in anesthesiology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chen is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in IL
$5,803 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗10,288
Medicare services
Top 1% in IL for anesthesiology
2,033
Unique beneficiaries
$38
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~541 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
5,800 | $5 | $14 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,254 | $75 | $119 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
717 | $9 | $23 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
400 | $4 | $28 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
234 | $181 | $285 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
234 | $93 | $146 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
198 | $100 | $162 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
181 | $0 | $1 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
163 | $221 | $386 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
158 | $102 | $215 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
151 | $59 | $114 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
113 | $93 | $184 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
88 | $190 | $315 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
88 | $96 | $160 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, third and any additional level | 68 | $92 | $143 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
61 | $208 | $275 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
60 | $361 | $713 |
| Orthovisc intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or its derivative into a joint space to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
47 | $95 | $224 |
| Spinal drug pump reprogramming and refill A physician electronically adjusts the settings of a spinal drug infusion pump and refills its medication reservoir. |
44 | $77 | $199 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, additional levels An injection into the upper or middle spine facet joints using imaging guidance for additional levels beyond the first. |
40 | $93 | $153 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
36 | $46 | $133 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
32 | $179 | $277 |
| Lower back and sciatic nerve injection An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into the lower back and sciatic nerve. This procedure delivers medication directly to the nerve site. |
26 | $142 | $286 |
| Spinal nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic or steroid medication into a single nerve root in the upper or middle spine. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
23 | $263 | $436 |
| Additional spine nerve root injection with imaging An anesthetic and/or steroid medication is injected into an additional nerve root in the upper or middle spine. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
21 | $131 | $195 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
17 | $375 | $675 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
17 | $221 | $303 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
17 | $12 | $49 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,803
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $829/year across 7 years
Top 6% in IL for anesthesiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
280
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,803 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$340
2023
$599
2022
$990
2021
$1,212
2020
$621
2019
$1,193
2018
$848
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$97
PFIZER INC.
$92
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$50
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$41
Boston Scientific Corporation
$24
Nevro Corp.
$24
Bioventus LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 70.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$748
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$665
AbbVie Inc.
$640
ABBVIE INC.
$508
PFIZER INC.
$311
Nevro Corp.
$289
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$239
Egalet US Inc
$168
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$158
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$158
Saol Therapeutics Inc.
$144
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$120
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$111
Lilly USA, LLC
$103
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$99
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$98
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$94
Zyla Life Sciences
$92
Allergan, Inc.
$84
SI-BONE, Inc.
$79
Stryker Corporation
$76
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$73
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$72
Boston Scientific Corporation
$63
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.
$52
Medtronic, Inc.
$43
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$43
Avanos Medical
$41
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$41
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$39
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$33
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$30
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$29
MDD US Operations, LLC
$28
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$26
Almatica Pharma LLC
$26
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$17
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$16
Zyla Life Sciences, Inc.
$16
Vertiflex, Inc.
$15
Orthogenrx Inc.
$15
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$15
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Foundation Fusion Solutions, LLC
$14
Bioventus LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 35.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AJOVY · ARYMO ER · All Spine Stimulation · BELBUCA · BIOFIX · BOTOX · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · COLOGUARD · COMIRNATY · DUEXIS · DYSPORT · ELYXYB - CELECOXIB · EMGALITY · Edarbyclor · GENVISC 850 SODIUM HYALURONATE · GRALISE · GenVisc 850 · General - Pain Management · Horizant · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · LICART · LIORESAL (BACLOFEN) · LYRICA · LYVISPAH · Lioresal (baclofen) · MOVANTIK · MYOBLOC · Morphabond ER · Movantik · NAPRELAN · NURTEC ODT · Nucynta · Nucynta ER · NucyntaER · ORTHOVISC · Omnia · PENNSAID · Prialt · QULIPTA · RAYOS · RELISTOR · RELISTOR ORAL · REYVOW · SEGLENTIS · SPINEJACK · SPRIX · SUPARTZ FX SODIUM HYALURONATE · SYMPROIC · SYNCHROMED · Seglentis · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Soliris · Superion ISS · TRIVISC SODIUM HYALURONATE · Tirosint · UBRELVY · XTAMPZA · XTAMPZAER · Xtampza ER · ZOHYDRO ER · ZORVOLEX · ZTLido · iFuse Implant
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for anesthesiology in IL.
Geographic Context
Anesthesiologists within 10 mi
371
Per 100K population
71.9
County median income
$100,678
Nearest hospital
PRESENCE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER
3.6 mi
3.6 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Chen is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in IL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of IL peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Chen experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chen performed 5,800 botox injection, per unit services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Chen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chen received a total of $5,803 from 47 companies across 280 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Chen's costs compare to other anesthesiologists in North Aurora?
Dr. Chen's average Medicare payment per service is $38. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Chen) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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