Cathy He, M.D.
NPI 1205248069 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cathy He, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1205248069).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205248069
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 274244 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,576 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,307 | $128 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 394 | $100 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 233 | $63 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 167 | $40 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 159 | $167 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 1,016 | 370 |
| Pregabalin | 456 | 161 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 353 | 157 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 345 | 123 |
| Lorazepam | 306 | 170 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 200 | 71 |
| Meloxicam | 125 | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$300 across 6 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 (2)
- 9645 Barker Cypress Rd Ste 110Cypress, TX 77433-5292Phone: (281) 955-2650Fax: (281) 955-5875
- 22485 Tomball Pkwy Ste 2100Houston, TX 77070-1560Phone: (281) 955-2650Fax: (281) 955-5875
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-05-28
- Last updated
- 2022-05-17
- Certified
- 2022-05-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cathy He's NPI number?
- Cathy He's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205248069, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cathy He's specialty?
- Cathy He is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cathy He located?
- Cathy He's practice location on file with NPPES is 10425 Huffmeister Road Suite 320, Houston, TX 77065.
- What is Cathy He's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cathy He is (281) 955-2650.
- Does Cathy He accept Medicare?
- Cathy He is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cathy He's NPI active?
- Yes — Cathy He's NPI (1205248069) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.