Justin Chronister, M.D.
NPI 1073772950 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Justin Chronister, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1073772950).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073772950
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- Q0893 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
1,455 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 334 | $85 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 290 | $68 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 147 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 133 | $118 |
| Alcohol And/Or Substance (other Than Tobacco) Misuse Structured Assessment (e.g., Audit, Dast), and Brief Intervention, 5-14 MinutesG2011 | 97 | $16 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 242 | 114 |
| Gabapentin | 229 | 122 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 218 | 129 |
| Methylprednisolone | 194 | 176 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 152 | 102 |
| Methocarbamol | 143 | 87 |
| Cefadroxil | 141 | 109 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$916 across 14 records (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)
- 5420 West Loop S Ste 2300Bellaire, TX 77401-2118Phone: (713) 650-6900Fax: (713) 659-4900
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-05
- Last updated
- 2019-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Justin Chronister's NPI number?
- Justin Chronister's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073772950, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Justin Chronister's specialty?
- Justin Chronister is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Justin Chronister located?
- Justin Chronister's practice location on file with NPPES is 902 Frostwood Dr Ste 269, Houston, TX 77024.
- What is Justin Chronister's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Justin Chronister is (713) 465-0696.
- Does Justin Chronister accept Medicare?
- Justin Chronister is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Justin Chronister's NPI active?
- Yes — Justin Chronister's NPI (1073772950) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.