Dai Chihara, MD, PHD
NPI 1720442643 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dai Chihara, MD, PHD is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1720442643).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720442643
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
805 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 | 311 | $143 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 259 | $118 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 54 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 42 | $181 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 37 | $173 |
| 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 | 50 | 23 |
| Prednisone | 33 | 18 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 30 | 12 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 26 | 22 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 25 | — |
| Allopurinol | 16 | 14 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 14 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$25,016 across 15 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
- 2016-04-06
- Last updated
- 2024-03-18
- Certified
- 2024-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dai Chihara's NPI number?
- Dai Chihara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720442643, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dai Chihara's specialty?
- Dai Chihara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Dai Chihara located?
- Dai Chihara's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 429, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Dai Chihara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dai Chihara is (713) 792-2121.
- Does Dai Chihara accept Medicare?
- Dai Chihara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dai Chihara's NPI active?
- Yes — Dai Chihara's NPI (1720442643) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.