WEN CHEN M.D.
Prescription History 1992123764
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Newport News, VA
What does Dr. Chen prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Chen wrote 1,111 Medicare prescriptions for 35 medications. The most prescribed was Donepezil Hcl, with 126 prescriptions for 39 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 35 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 Virginia prescribers.
What it is used for
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 126 prescriptions for Donepezil Hcl, about 2.4 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $10.38 per fill, versus $13.84 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 73 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 82% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (89). Medicare paid $9.12 per fill, versus $13.47 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
Levetiracetam is used to treat seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 70 prescriptions for Levetiracetam, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $28.18 per fill, versus $32.57 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 combination medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 67 prescriptions for Carbidopa-Levodopa, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $22.85 per fill, versus $32.35 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
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 64 prescriptions for Topiramate, about 2 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $8.85 per fill, versus $12.73 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 pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster) infection, or spinal cord injury.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 56 prescriptions for Pregabalin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $46.05 per fill, versus $29.72 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 alone or with other medications to control seizures.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 56 prescriptions for Primidone, about 1.9 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $12.30 per fill, versus $21.66 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 medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 51 prescriptions for Ropinirole Hcl, about 1.7 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.52 per fill, versus $15.86 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 46 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $2.44 per fill, versus $17.11 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
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 42 prescriptions for Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, about 1.8 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $17.51 per fill, versus $14.83 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 combination medication is used to treat tension headaches.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 41 prescriptions for Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $4.85 per fill, versus $25.63 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 35 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about 69% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $29.10 per fill, versus $23.61 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
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 34 prescriptions for Memantine Hcl, about 66% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $44.57 per fill, versus $34.44 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
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 32 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $94.81 per fill, versus $58.12 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 24 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 38% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $4.57 per fill, versus $8.61 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
Cyclobenzaprine is used short-term to treat muscle spasms.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 22 prescriptions for Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $5.90 per fill, versus $8.00 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 help prevent migraine.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 20 prescriptions for Aimovig Autoinjector, about 68% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $793.26 per fill, versus $882.08 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 prevent or treat migraine.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 19 prescriptions for Nurtec Odt, about 68% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $1,583.74 per fill, versus $1,507.75 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 depression.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 18 prescriptions for Nortriptyline Hcl, about 77% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $10.03 per fill, versus $13.60 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 help prevent migraine.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 16 prescriptions for Emgality Pen, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $765.30 per fill, versus $827.06 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
Zonisamide is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures (epilepsy).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 16 prescriptions for Zonisamide, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $24.07 per fill, versus $39.34 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 seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 15 prescriptions for Divalproex Sodium, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $35.40 per fill, versus $42.24 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 15 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 37% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.50 per fill, versus $14.24 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 muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 15 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about 33% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $6.41 per fill, versus $11.75 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
Baclofen is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury/disease).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 14 prescriptions for Baclofen, about 39% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $3.71 per fill, versus $18.48 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
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 14 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 17% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (85). Medicare paid $599.97 per fill, versus $886.94 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 Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 14 prescriptions for Risperidone, about 31% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $8.15 per fill, versus $15.31 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 a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 13 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $19.23 per fill, versus $16.79 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 solution is used to supply water and salt (sodium chloride) to the body.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 13 prescriptions for Sodium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $1.15 per fill, versus $22.12 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
Carisoprodol is used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 12 prescriptions for Carisoprodol, about 65% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $1.45 per fill, versus $9.74 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
Rotigotine is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 12 prescriptions for Neupro, about 63% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $871.02 per fill, versus $1,178.99 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
Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease.
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 12 prescriptions for Rivastigmine, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $229.41 per fill, versus $206.09 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 type of seizure disorder (partial onset).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 12 prescriptions for Xcopri, about 34% as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $1,043.60 per fill, versus $1,496.36 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
Eslicarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat a certain type of seizure disorder (focal seizures).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Dr. Chen wrote 11 prescriptions for Aptiom, about half as often as the typical Virginia prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $1,250.36 per fill, versus $1,808.86 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
Efgartigimod alfa is used to treat a certain muscle condition (generalized myasthenia gravis).
Compared with Virginia prescribers
Fewer than five Virginia prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
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 Donepezil Hcl (126), Gabapentin (73) and Levetiracetam (70).
How does Dr. Chen's prescribing compare with other Virginia prescribers?
Of the 34 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Chen prescribes 8 more often than the typical Virginia prescriber, 5 about as often and 21 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 Virginia 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.
