Yongfang Chen, MD
NPI 1245238880 · Family Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yongfang Chen, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1245238880).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245238880
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L4882 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,268 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 | 583 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 444 | $129 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 75 | $130 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 73 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 25 | $182 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 143 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 528 | 316 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 519 | 190 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 458 | 169 |
| Icosapent Ethylbrand: Vascepa | 353 | 97 |
| Losartan Potassium | 313 | 122 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 313 | 130 |
| Omeprazole | 237 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,135 across 156 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-08
- Last updated
- 2007-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yongfang Chen's NPI number?
- Yongfang Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245238880, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yongfang Chen's specialty?
- Yongfang Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Yongfang Chen located?
- Yongfang Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 9160 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036-4604.
- What is Yongfang Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yongfang Chen is (713) 995-8886.
- Does Yongfang Chen accept Medicare?
- Yongfang Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yongfang Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Yongfang Chen's NPI (1245238880) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.