Estela Chen Gonzalez, MD
NPI 1568951531 · Anesthesiology Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Estela Chen Gonzalez, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1568951531).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568951531
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 73997 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
8 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
167 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 29 | $57 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 | 23 | $115 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 21 | $132 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 21 | $104 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Second Level64494 | 19 | $61 |
| Destruction of Lower Or Sacral Spinal Facet Joint Nerves Using Imaging Guidance, Single Facet Joint64635 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$153 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
- 2018-05-06
- Last updated
- 2024-09-25
- Certified
- 2024-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Estela Chen Gonzalez's NPI number?
- Estela Chen Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568951531, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Estela Chen Gonzalez's specialty?
- Estela Chen Gonzalez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Estela Chen Gonzalez located?
- Estela Chen Gonzalez's practice location on file with NPPES is 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75251-3294.
- What is Estela Chen Gonzalez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Estela Chen Gonzalez is (972) 715-5000.
- Does Estela Chen Gonzalez accept Medicare?
- Estela Chen Gonzalez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Estela Chen Gonzalez's NPI active?
- Yes — Estela Chen Gonzalez's NPI (1568951531) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.