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Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

McGill University Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: multiple sclerosis (MS), headache, autoimmune diseases, and more.

111 Beach Road Suite 202
Fairfield, CT 06824

(203) 254-0284

Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM is a neurologist in Fairfield, CT specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM is affiliated with Griffin Health and Yale New Haven Health.

Office Locations

Yale New Haven Health

111 Beach Road Suite 202
Fairfield, CT 06824

(203) 254-0284

(203) 259-8544

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Griffin Health

52 Beach Road 202
Fairfield, CT 06824

(203) 254-0284

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Griffin Health

99 Hawley Lane 1120, Merrit 8 Building
Stratford, CT 06614

(203) 377-5988

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Some issues Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM treated as a neurologist in Fairfield, CT during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM treated as a neurologist in Fairfield, CT during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	308
hospital care	176
inpatient care	176

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	34
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	81
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	33
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM treated as a neurologist in Fairfield, CT during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	453
electroencephalography (EEG)	13
hospital care	249
inpatient care	249

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	46
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	77
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	29
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM treated as a neurologist in Fairfield, CT during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	469
electroencephalography (EEG)	39
hospital care	264
inpatient care	264

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM.

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	522

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	154
Hispanic	124
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	178
Less than 65	208

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	34
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM treated as a neurologist in Fairfield, CT during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	461
electroencephalography (EEG)	26
hospital care	233
inpatient care	233

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	65
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	101
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	35
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM treated as a neurologist in Fairfield, CT during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	552
electroencephalography (EEG)	71
emergency care	15
hospital care	239
inpatient care	239

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	68
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	104
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	37
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM treated as a neurologist in Fairfield, CT during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	431
electroencephalography (EEG)	29
emergency care	15
hospital care	179
inpatient care	179

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	46
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	88
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	37
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM treated as a neurologist in Fairfield, CT during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	413
electroencephalography (EEG)	42
emergency care	22
hospital care	129
inpatient care	129

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	43
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	70
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	41
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM treated as a neurologist in Fairfield, CT during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	373
electroencephalography (EEG)	13
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	30
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	43
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	32
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM treated as a neurologist in Fairfield, CT during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	382
electroencephalography (EEG)	11
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	16
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	40
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	31
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM treated as a neurologist in Fairfield, CT during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	507
electroencephalography (EEG)	19
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	17
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	47
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM treated as a neurologist in Fairfield, CT were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and emergency care.

doctor visit	398
electroencephalography (EEG)	29
emergency care	17
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	47
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	283
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	40
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	113
85 and over	75
Less than 65	78
65 to 74	118

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	30
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine

Residency: New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Griffin Health

Yale New Haven Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, MultiPlan, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Health Net, TRICARE - HEALTH NET FEDERAL, HEALTH PAYORS ORGANIZATION, NATIONAL PREFERRED PROVIDER NETWORK, NORTHEAST HEALTH DIRECT, LLC, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT, NORTHEAST HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE HMC and PIONEER HEALTH NETWORK.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

MultiPlan

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Health Net

TRICARE - HEALTH NET FEDERAL

HEALTH PAYORS ORGANIZATION

NATIONAL PREFERRED PROVIDER NETWORK

NORTHEAST HEALTH DIRECT, LLC

HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT

NORTHEAST HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE HMC

PIONEER HEALTH NETWORK

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Yaniv Chen, MD, MDCM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$2,907 Gilenya $1,666	KESIMPTA $447	MAYZENT $340	Aimovig $300	EXELON PATCH $89	Other $66
Biogen, Inc.	$2,127 Vumerity $865	TECFIDERA $687	ADUHELM $234	PLEGRIDY $131	TYSABRI $116	Other $94
UCB, Inc.	$2,062 Briviact $1,017	Vimpat $746	Neupro $145	Cimzia $31	Nayzilam $17	Other $106
AbbVie Inc.	$1,919 QULIPTA $840	UBRELVY $629	BOTOX $391	Duopa $59
EMD Serono, Inc.	$1,844 Rebif $1,524	Mavenclad $307	$13
Other	$17,278 BOTOX $1,251	TROKENDI XR $1,012	NURTEC ODT $886	AJOVY $857	OCREVUS $766	Other $12,507

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$27,620
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$257
Honoraria	$150
Education	$111

Biography

Dr. Yaniv Chen's specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Chen (or staff) speaks Hebrew and Spanish. He is especially interested in multiple sclerosis (MS) and headache. Dr. Chen's hospital/clinic affiliations include Griffin Health and Yale New Haven Health. He attended McGill University Faculty of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with New York University (NYU) for residency. Dr. Chen usually is in-network for Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. His practice in Stratford, CT is open to new patients as reported by Yale New Haven Health.