Kenneth Chen

Internal Medicine physician in Providence, Rhode Island — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
101 Dudley St
Providence, RI 02905
Geocoded location: 41.8103, -71.4113
Taxonomy
Internal Medicine
Credential
MD
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2008
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Male
NPPES Record Updated
December 2023

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Endocrinology
    Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
  • Internal Medicine
    Primary

All specialty taxonomies this NPI reports in the CMS National Provider registry. A taxonomy on file reflects a self-reported designation, not confirmation of current services.

About This Clinician

Kenneth Chen is an Internal Medicine physician in Providence whose NPPES record also lists an obesity-medicine or bariatric-medicine taxonomy as a secondary specialty. Primary-care and family-medicine clinicians who carry this secondary designation are among those most likely to actively manage GLP-1 prescribing, though this registry entry does not confirm current prescribing practices — call ahead to confirm.

Locally, this is 1 of 692 Internal Medicine practices in Providence carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at an Internal Medicine visit

Internal-medicine practices manage adult and often complex chronic conditions. A GLP-1-related visit commonly involves:

  • •A review of chronic conditions, medications, and cardiovascular/metabolic risk.
  • •Baseline labs (A1c, metabolic panel, lipids) to guide treatment.
  • •A discussion of GLP-1 options for diabetes and/or weight management.
  • •A plan for follow-up monitoring and dose adjustment.

This is general guidance for internal medicine practices, not a description of Kenneth Chen's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 401-274-1100.

GLP-1 access in Providence, Rhode Island

Adult obesity rate
30%
#35 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$219/mo
Typical Rhode Island telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes + obesity (with prior auth)
Rhode Island Medicaid, obesity indication

About 30% of Rhode Island adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #35 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 39 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Providence. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Rhode Island telehealth averages about $219/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

Explore more Rhode Island options on the best Rhode Island GLP-1 providers page, browse every Providence listing in the Providence clinic directory, or read the Rhode Island Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

Related Practices in Providence

Other Providence listings in the same directory tier:

Carrie Reynolds
General Practice
Magdi Salmon
Internal Medicine

Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Kenneth Chen's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Kenneth Chen is listed under Internal Medicine, a field where GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) or tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) are commonly prescribed — but whether this practice currently offers them isn't recorded in the registry. Call the practice at 401-274-1100 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Kenneth Chen's primary specialty on file is Internal Medicine, with obesity medicine listed as a secondary taxonomy. Generalist clinicians who carry that secondary designation are among those who commonly manage GLP-1 prescribing, though the registry does not confirm current services.
Kenneth Chen is located at 101 Dudley St, Providence, RI 02905. The phone number listed in the registry is 401-274-1100. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1457517260.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Kenneth Chen is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 401-274-1100 to confirm availability, cash-pay pricing, and whether the services you need are offered — this listing reflects the NPPES taxonomy on file and is not an endorsement.