Leon Chen, M.D.
NPI 1255745915 · MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Leon Chen, M.D. is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1255745915).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255745915
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- MOHS-Micrographic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BP10049140 (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
12 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
2,864 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal and Microscopic Exam of Growth of Head, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 1-5 Tissue Blocks17311 | 587 | $560 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 539 | $94 |
| Removal and Microscopic Exam of Growth of Head, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, Each Additional Stage, 1-5 Tissue Blocks17312 | 392 | $427 |
| Complicated Repair of Wound of Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Underarms, Genitals, Hands, Or Feet, 2.6-7.5 Cm13132 | 256 | $258 |
| Complicated Repair of Wound of Scalp, Arms, Or Legs, 2.6-7.5 Cm13121 | 193 | $245 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 911 | 791 |
| Cephalexin | 220 | 201 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 38 | 35 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 26 | 26 |
| Dicloxacillin Sodium | 17 | 17 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 12 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 12 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$83 across 3 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
- 2014-06-19
- Last updated
- 2019-12-19
- Certified
- 2019-12-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leon Chen's NPI number?
- Leon Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255745915, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Leon Chen's specialty?
- Leon Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Leon Chen located?
- Leon Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 6655 Travis St Ste 650, Houston, TX 77030-1316.
- What is Leon Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Leon Chen is (469) 387-8060.
- Does Leon Chen accept Medicare?
- Leon Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Leon Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Leon Chen's NPI (1255745915) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.