MR. VICTOR CHEN M.D.
Prescription History 1447562921
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Ketchikan, AK
What does Dr. Chen prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Chen wrote 1,150 Medicare prescriptions for 32 medications. The most prescribed was Olanzapine, with 101 prescriptions for 18 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Chen prescribes.
Medications 32 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Alaska prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 101 prescriptions for Olanzapine, about 2.1 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (47). Medicare paid $22.12 per fill, versus $23.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 71 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 2.3 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $24.52 per fill, versus $13.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 70 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $13.85 per fill, versus $10.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 62 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $27.11 per fill, versus $26.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 59 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $17.35 per fill, versus $16.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 57 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $12.93 per fill, versus $13.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 55 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3.09 per fill, versus $8.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 47 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $70.43 per fill, versus $16.90 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 46 prescriptions for Hydroxyzine Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $15.44 per fill, versus $13.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 44 prescriptions for Prazosin Hcl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $27.39 per fill, versus $15.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 41 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $13.75 per fill, versus $9.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 40 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $36.45 per fill, versus $44.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 35 prescriptions for Buprenorphine-Naloxone, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $63.48 per fill, versus $159.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 35 prescriptions for Lorazepam, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $11.25 per fill, versus $7.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 35 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 78% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $15.14 per fill, versus $12.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 32 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $23.15 per fill, versus $16.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 31 prescriptions for Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $33.02 per fill, versus $29.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 30 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 90% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.64 per fill, versus $12.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 25 prescriptions for Invega Sustenna, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $3,266.95 per fill, versus $3,143.83 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 25 prescriptions for Venlafaxine Hcl Er, about as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $17.90 per fill, versus $29.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 22 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about 73% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $175.32 per fill, versus $33.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 22 prescriptions for Diazepam, about 90% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $3.11 per fill, versus $7.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 22 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $21.25 per fill, versus $28.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 21 prescriptions for Alprazolam, about 63% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $2.91 per fill, versus $6.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders, mental/mood conditions (such as manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 21 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium Er, about 61% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $209.61 per fill, versus $37.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 19 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $18.30 per fill, versus $12.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 16 prescriptions for Olanzapine Odt, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $49.35 per fill, versus $40.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Benztropine is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or involuntary movements due to the side effects of certain psychiatric drugs (antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine/haloperidol).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 15 prescriptions for Benztropine Mesylate, about 28% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $17.74 per fill, versus $9.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 15 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $41.03 per fill, versus $13.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Fewer than five Alaska prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 12 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 41% as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $7.94 per fill, versus $26.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia).
Compared with Alaska prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 11 prescriptions for Eszopiclone, about half as often as the typical Alaska prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $8.03 per fill, versus $23.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Chen’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Chen prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Chen's most prescribed medications were Olanzapine (101), Buspirone Hcl (71) and Sertraline Hcl (70).
How does Dr. Chen's prescribing compare with other Alaska prescribers?
Of the 31 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Chen prescribes 11 more often than the typical Alaska prescriber, 11 about as often and 9 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Chen prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Alaska prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
