Jennie Chen, P-A.-C
NPI 1780970483 · Physician Assistant · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jennie Chen, P-A.-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1780970483).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780970483
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P-A.-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA07391 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
234 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance49083 | 74 | $89 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 57 | $72 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 56 | $12 |
| Removal of Cerebrospinal Fluid With Lower Back Spinal Tap for Diagnostic Test62270 | 20 | $56 |
| Removal of Central Venous Tube With Port Or Pump36590 | 15 | $163 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76705 | 12 | $22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$888 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
- 2011-06-22
- Last updated
- 2018-11-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jennie Chen's NPI number?
- Jennie Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780970483, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jennie Chen's specialty?
- Jennie Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Jennie Chen located?
- Jennie Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4009.
- What is Jennie Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jennie Chen is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Jennie Chen accept Medicare?
- Jennie Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jennie Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Jennie Chen's NPI (1780970483) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.