Huey Tien, M.D.
NPI 1740274018 · Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Huey Tien, M.D. is a Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1740274018).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740274018
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 36097 (KY)
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 tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 155 | 146 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 106 | 102 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 46 | 46 |
| Methylprednisolone | 25 | 20 |
| Meloxicam | 21 | — |
| Gabapentin | 19 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$261 across 10 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
- 2005-09-01
- Last updated
- 2016-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Huey Tien's NPI number?
- Huey Tien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740274018, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Huey Tien's specialty?
- Huey Tien is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery of the Hand (Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Huey Tien located?
- Huey Tien's practice location on file with NPPES is 225 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202-1846.
- What is Huey Tien's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Huey Tien is (502) 561-4263.
- Does Huey Tien accept Medicare?
- Huey Tien is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Huey Tien's NPI active?
- Yes — Huey Tien's NPI (1740274018) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.