Benjamin Tiongson, MD
NPI 1427048586 · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Tiongson, MD is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1427048586).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427048586
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J9828 (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
262 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 | 262 | $89 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $89–$89 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 367 | 40 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 75 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 60 | — |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 43 | — |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 34 | 12 |
| Celecoxib | 27 | — |
| Lidocaine | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$98 across 1 record (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
- 2005-10-28
- Last updated
- 2022-12-08
- Certified
- 2022-12-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Tiongson's NPI number?
- Benjamin Tiongson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427048586, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Tiongson's specialty?
- Benjamin Tiongson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Tiongson located?
- Benjamin Tiongson's practice location on file with NPPES is 4543 Post Oak Place Drive, Houston, TX 77027.
- What is Benjamin Tiongson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Tiongson is (713) 665-6076.
- Does Benjamin Tiongson accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Tiongson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Tiongson's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Tiongson's NPI (1427048586) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.