Chijioke Nze, MD, MPH
NPI 1700315280 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chijioke Nze, MD, MPH is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1700315280).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700315280
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 271744 (MA)
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
9 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
679 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 202 | $143 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 182 | $116 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 68 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 54 | $97 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 47 | $113 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 68 | 34 |
| Prednisone | 48 | 27 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 41 | 16 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 34 | 31 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 28 | 20 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 27 | 25 |
| Allopurinol | 22 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$391 across 6 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
- 2017-06-08
- Last updated
- 2022-08-03
- Certified
- 2022-08-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chijioke Nze's NPI number?
- Chijioke Nze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700315280, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chijioke Nze's specialty?
- Chijioke Nze is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chijioke Nze located?
- Chijioke Nze's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Chijioke Nze's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chijioke Nze is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Chijioke Nze accept Medicare?
- Chijioke Nze is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chijioke Nze's NPI active?
- Yes — Chijioke Nze's NPI (1700315280) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.