Ping-Hsin Chen, M.D.
NPI 1174521637 · Nephrology Physician · Columbia, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ping-Hsin Chen, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Columbia, MD (NPI 1174521637).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174521637
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D57886 (MD)
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
20 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
1,361 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 286 | $365 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 196 | $142 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 166 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 157 | $100 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 146 | $80 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 192 | 49 |
| Famotidine | 98 | 24 |
| Lisinopril | 95 | 35 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 88 | 17 |
| Losartan Potassium | 84 | 30 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 78 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$320 across 7 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)
- 25 Crossroads DrSuite 205Owings Mills, MD 21117-5421Phone: (410) 602-7792Fax: (410) 602-9889
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-08
- Last updated
- 2022-06-29
- Certified
- 2022-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ping-Hsin Chen's NPI number?
- Ping-Hsin Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174521637, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ping-Hsin Chen's specialty?
- Ping-Hsin Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ping-Hsin Chen located?
- Ping-Hsin Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 5999 Harpers Farm Rd Ste W250, Columbia, MD 21044.
- What is Ping-Hsin Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ping-Hsin Chen is (410) 772-8822.
- Does Ping-Hsin Chen accept Medicare?
- Ping-Hsin Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ping-Hsin Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Ping-Hsin Chen's NPI (1174521637) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.