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Dr. Christopher Hulen
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1356559744
- Accepts Medicare
- 26 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 4 locations .
- Primary practice
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17270 Red Oak Dr Ste 200
Houston, TX 770902632
(281) 440-6960
fax (281) 440-6205 - Additional location
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13333 Dotson RD Ste 180
Houston, TX 770704305 - Additional location
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2209 Spring Stuebner RD Ste 500
Spring, TX 773895365 - Additional location
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2255 E Mossy Oaks RD Ste 440
Spring, TX 773891812 - Mailing address
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1555 South Blvd E, Suite 310
Rochester Hills, MI 483075605
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Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 29, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0117X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #S5186 · Michigan #4301087222
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356559744. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
785
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$88,604
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 129 | 97 | $91 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 126 | 97 | $130 | |
72170 |
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 102 | 102 | $29 | |
72110 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 89 | 89 | $52 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 70 | 46 | $41 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 66 | 66 | $169 | |
63048 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 51 | 20 | $218 | |
72040 |
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 39 | 20 | $41 | |
72050 |
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | 34 | 34 | $54 | |
72148 |
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 29 | 28 | $131 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$68
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bioventus LLC | 1 | $37.40 | |
| PAINTEQ LLC | 1 | $30.54 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
470
Patients
367
Total drug cost
$4,848
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 129 | 104 | $846 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 107 | 96 | $964 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 75 | 57 | $650 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 49 | 30 | $967 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 24 | 21 | $153 |
| Calcitonin-Salmon (Calcitonin,salmon,synthetic) | Brand | 23 | 18 | $925 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 22 | 15 | $57 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 16 | 15 | $133 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 13 | 11 | $75 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $78 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Hulen's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Hulen practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Christopher Hulen practice?
Dr. Christopher Hulen practices at 17270 Red Oak Dr Ste 200, Houston, TX 770902632. Office phone: 2814406960.
What is Dr. Christopher Hulen's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Hulen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356559744, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Hulen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Hulen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Hulen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views (HCPCS 72170). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.