Swee-Ling Levea, MD
NPI 1053554519 · Nephrology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Swee-Ling Levea, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1053554519).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053554519
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q5213 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
468 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 331 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 72 | $145 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 65 | $169 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $114–$169 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 50 | 17 |
| Prednisone | 50 | 15 |
| Carvedilol | 47 | 16 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 43 | 15 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 33 | 14 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 22 | — |
| Furosemide | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$82 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5323 Harry Hines BoulevardDallas, TX 75390-7301Phone: (214) 645-1919Fax: (214) 645-0078
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-14
- Last updated
- 2026-02-24
- Certified
- 2026-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Swee-Ling Levea's NPI number?
- Swee-Ling Levea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053554519, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Swee-Ling Levea's specialty?
- Swee-Ling Levea is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Swee-Ling Levea located?
- Swee-Ling Levea's practice location on file with NPPES is 6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-1501.
- What is Swee-Ling Levea's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Swee-Ling Levea is (713) 704-5200.
- Does Swee-Ling Levea accept Medicare?
- Swee-Ling Levea is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Swee-Ling Levea's NPI active?
- Yes — Swee-Ling Levea's NPI (1053554519) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.