Frank Chen, MD
NPI 1497882583 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Orange, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Chen, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Orange, TX (NPI 1497882583).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497882583
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H9846 (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
19 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
7,695 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol And/Or Substance (other Than Tobacco) Misuse Structured Assessment (e.g., Audit, Dast), and Brief Intervention 15 to 30 MinutesG0396 | 2,409 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,864 | $118 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 1,049 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 868 | $86 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 765 | $192 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 3,369 | 608 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 758 | 135 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 665 | 129 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 568 | 89 |
| Pregabalin | 476 | 100 |
| Gabapentin | 301 | 87 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$214 across 9 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
- 2007-02-27
- Last updated
- 2016-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Chen's NPI number?
- Frank Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497882583, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Chen's specialty?
- Frank Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frank Chen located?
- Frank Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 610 Strickland Dr, Orange, TX 77630-4786.
- What is Frank Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Chen is (409) 883-5300.
- Does Frank Chen accept Medicare?
- Frank Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Chen's NPI (1497882583) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.