Paul Chin, MD, PHD
NPI 1215196092 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · The Woodlands, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Chin, MD, PHD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in The Woodlands, TX (NPI 1215196092).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215196092
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,351 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 | 411 | $87 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 216 | $70 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 158 | $44 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 109 | $105 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 106 | $33 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 60 | $39 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 150 | 89 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 82 | 41 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 67 | 57 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 60 | 29 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 56 | 50 |
| Celecoxib | 55 | 28 |
| Naproxen | 47 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$394 across 4 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)
- 20639 Kuykendahl Rd Ste 200Spring, TX 77379-3318Phone: (832) 698-0111Fax: (832) 698-0112
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-05
- Last updated
- 2019-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Chin's NPI number?
- Paul Chin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215196092, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Chin's specialty?
- Paul Chin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Chin located?
- Paul Chin's practice location on file with NPPES is 6767 Lake Woodlands Dr Ste F, The Woodlands, TX 77382-2566.
- What is Paul Chin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Chin is (281) 364-1122.
- Does Paul Chin accept Medicare?
- Paul Chin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Chin's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Chin's NPI (1215196092) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.