Matthew Chung, M.D.
NPI 1821482993 · Pain Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Chung, M.D. is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1821482993).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821482993
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S3369 (TX)
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
11 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
626 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 183 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 122 | $127 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 93 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 47 | $145 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 189 | 72 |
| Gabapentin | 138 | 45 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 105 | 49 |
| Methadone Hcl | 89 | 44 |
| Pregabalin | 77 | 35 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 54 | 14 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$9,152 across 87 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
- 2015-03-26
- Last updated
- 2022-10-14
- Certified
- 2022-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Chung's NPI number?
- Matthew Chung's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821482993, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Chung's specialty?
- Matthew Chung is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Chung located?
- Matthew Chung's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Matthew Chung's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Chung is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Matthew Chung accept Medicare?
- Matthew Chung is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Chung's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Chung's NPI (1821482993) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.