Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Boqing Chen, M.D.
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Metuchen, NJ
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Chen from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chen
Dr. Boqing Chen is a pain medicine physician in Metuchen, NJ, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chen performed 19,361 Medicare services across 2,886 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chen received a total of $6,861 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 293 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine (physical medicine & rehabilitation) physician. 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 2% volume in NJ
$6,861 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗19,361
Medicare services
Top 2% in NJ for pain medicine (physical medicine & rehabilitation) physician
2,886
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy exercise, per 15 min A therapy session using exercises to improve strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. Each 15-minute unit is billed separately. |
5,183 | $22 | $70 |
| Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc) An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space. The dose specified is 1 milligram. |
3,025 | $7 | $30 |
| Manual therapy (hands-on treatment), per 15 min | 2,574 | $18 | $60 |
| Electrical stimulation therapy Application of electrical stimulation to one or more body areas as part of a therapy plan. This procedure is used for indications other than wound care. |
2,358 | $8 | $35 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,080 | $107 | $240 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
960 | $0 | $8 |
| Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, initial 15 minutes This procedure involves inserting needles into specific points on the body and applying mild electrical currents to stimulate them. It is performed for the first 15 minutes of the treatment session. |
787 | $40 | $186 |
| Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, each additional 15 minutes This code represents an additional 15-minute unit of acupuncture treatment that includes the application of electrical stimulation. |
787 | $32 | $166 |
| 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. |
372 | $73 | $180 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
360 | $1 | $30 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
225 | $99 | $300 |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | 207 | $82 | $175 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
201 | $131 | $340 |
| Acupuncture, initial 15 minutes This procedure involves the insertion of needles into specific points on the body for an initial 15-minute session. |
174 | $32 | $186 |
| Acupuncture, each additional 15 minutes This code represents an additional 15-minute session of acupuncture treatment beyond the initial session. |
174 | $25 | $166 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
140 | $5 | $20 |
| Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | 127 | $58 | $119 |
| 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. |
85 | $244 | $1,800 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of joint An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create detailed images of a joint. This procedure allows for the visualization of the joint's internal structures. |
78 | $45 | $235 |
| 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. |
62 | $101 | $1,000 |
| 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. |
53 | $214 | $1,517 |
| 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. |
50 | $111 | $714 |
| Limited ultrasound of joint or extremity A focused ultrasound exam of a specific joint or other structure in the arm or leg, excluding blood vessels. |
32 | $37 | $150 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
31 | $157 | $282 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
29 | $104 | $600 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
23 | $50 | $525 |
| 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. |
22 | $394 | $1,800 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
21 | $224 | $900 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
19 | $234 | $2,234 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | 18 | $59 | $742 |
| 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. |
17 | $169 | $931 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
16 | $52 | $254 |
| Knee nerve block injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve branch of the knee, performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
15 | $236 | $1,750 |
| Peripheral nerve neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode through the skin into a peripheral nerve. This electrode is part of a neurostimulator system used to deliver electrical impulses. |
15 | $1,876 | $6,000 |
| 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. |
14 | $92 | $233 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
14 | $43 | $95 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
13 | $76 | $860 |
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 ↗$6,861
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $980/year across 7 years
Top 16% in NJ for pain medicine (physical medicine & rehabilitation) physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
293
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
$6,861 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$647
2023
$1,505
2022
$704
2021
$750
2020
$271
2019
$2,372
2018
$613
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$121
Abbott Laboratories
$115
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$101
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$79
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$59
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$55
Medtronic, Inc.
$29
SI-BONE, INC.
$27
PAINTEQ LLC
$26
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$21
ABBVIE INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 52.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
SPINEFRONTIER, INC.
$1,495
Abbott Laboratories
$963
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$640
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$563
Curonix LLC
$446
Boston Scientific Corporation
$398
Medtronic, Inc.
$329
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$219
PFIZER INC.
$176
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$162
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$156
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$151
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$145
SI-BONE, Inc.
$85
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc.
$83
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$75
Bioventus LLC
$69
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$66
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
$66
Nevro Corp.
$58
SI-BONE, INC.
$52
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$43
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$35
PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS INC
$31
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$27
Avanos Medical
$27
Virtus Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
PAINTEQ LLC
$26
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$23
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$22
Baudax Bio Inc.
$19
Nuvectra Corporation
$19
Electronic Waveform Lab, Inc.
$17
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$16
Kaleo, Inc.
$15
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
ABBVIE INC.
$14
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$14
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$13
Iroko Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$12
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 45.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANJESO · Accurian · Algovita · Amitiza · BIOTRONIK · BOTOX · Belbuca · CLOSUREFAST · COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS · Cryvista · DUEXIS · ETERNA · EUFLEXXA · Evzio · FLECTOR · GELSYN-3 · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENVISC 850 SODIUM HYALURONATE · General - Pain Management · Horizant · Hyalgan · Hymovis · IFUSE IMPLANT · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · InSpan · KYPHON EXPRESS II KYPHOPAK TRAY · LEVORPHANOL TARTRATE · LYRICA · Levorphanol · Levorphanol Tartrate · Licart · Livalo · MONOVISC · MOVANTIK · Morphabond ER · Movantik · ORTHOVISC · PAINTEQ · PENNSAID · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Prospera · RELISTOR · ROXYBOND · SEGLENTIS · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPRINT PNS System · SYNVISC-ONE · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · Superion Indirect Decompression System · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · VIVLODEX · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · ZTLido · iFuse Implant · mild Device Kit
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.
Geographic Context
Pain medicine physicians within 10 mi
90
Per 100K population
10.4
County median income
$109,028
Nearest hospital
RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER
4.8 mi
4.8 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 2% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 16% of NJ 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 physical therapy exercise, per 15 min?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chen performed 5,183 physical therapy exercise, per 15 min 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 $6,861 from 42 companies across 293 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 pain medicine physicians in Metuchen?
Dr. Chen's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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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