Chen Xie, MD
NPI 1659467843 · Otolaryngology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chen Xie, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1659467843).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659467843
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L0712 (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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
494 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 | 145 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 96 | $127 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 81 | $126 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 61 | $113 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 53 | $165 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 300 | 95 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 285 | 149 |
| Omeprazole | 127 | 55 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 118 | 64 |
| Mupirocin | 95 | 64 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 44 | 18 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 32 | 17 |
| Ofloxacin | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$575 across 21 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1010 S Ponds DrWebster, TX 77598-1409Phone: (713) 442-2400
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2020-05-01
- Certified
- 2020-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chen Xie's NPI number?
- Chen Xie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659467843, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chen Xie's specialty?
- Chen Xie is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chen Xie located?
- Chen Xie's practice location on file with NPPES is 2727 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77025-1669.
- What is Chen Xie's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chen Xie is (713) 442-0000.
- Does Chen Xie accept Medicare?
- Chen Xie is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chen Xie's NPI active?
- Yes — Chen Xie's NPI (1659467843) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.