Ming-kai Chen, M.D., PH.D.
Nuclear Medicine
17+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
8 locations
Yale University
20 York St, New Haven, Connecticut, 06510
(203) 785-4638
Yale University
20 York St, New Haven, Connecticut, 06510
Northeast Medical Group Inc
20 York St, New Haven, Connecticut, 06510
(203) 688-1378
Yale University
40 Temple St, New Haven, Connecticut, 06510
(203) 785-2020
Northeast Medical Group Inc
20 York St, New Haven, Connecticut, 06510
(203) 688-4741
Yale University
20 York St, New Haven, Connecticut, 06510
(203) 688-4242
About Ming-kai Chen
Ming-Kai Chen, M.D., PH.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in New Haven, CT.
Specialty Definition
A nuclear medicine specialist employs the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and in research. Radiation detection and imaging instrument systems are used to detect disease as it changes the function and metabolism of normal cells, tissues and organs. A wide variety of diseases can be found in this way, usually before the structure of the organ involved by the disease can be seen to be abnormal by any other techniques. Early detection of coronary artery disease (including acute heart attack), early cancer detection and evaluation of the effect of tumor treatment, diagnosis of infection and inflammation anywhere in the body and early detection of blood clot in the lungs are all possible with these techniques. Unique forms of radioactive molecules can attack and kill cancer cells (e.g., lymphoma, thyroid cancer) or can relieve the severe pain of cancer that has spread to bone
30
Years Experience
8
Locations
2
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Nuclear MedicineCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 1996
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 2 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | — | |
| Connecticut | 048373 | Nuclear Medicine |
Public Data Summary for Ming-kai Chen
With 17 years of practice, Ming-kai Chen is an established nuclear medicine provider, M.D., PH.D., after earning their medical degree at Other in 1996. Ming-kai currently practices across 8 facilities, including Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336387463, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Ming-kai Chen as a lower-volume nuclear medicine provider, treating approximately 401 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 443 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Ming-kai Chen received $399 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$399
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Nuclear Medicine Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 06510
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Ming-kai Chen
What does Ming-kai Chen specialize in?
Ming-kai Chen specializes in Nuclear Medicine. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Student In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program.
Where does Ming-kai Chen practice?
Ming-kai Chen practices at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Ming-kai is also affiliated with 7 additional facilities, listed below.
Does Ming-kai Chen accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Ming-kai Chen accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 401 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Ming-kai Chen's NPI number?
Ming-kai Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336387463. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Ming-kai Chen been practicing?
Ming-kai Chen has approximately 17 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 1996.