Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Prichard, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician · Sleep Medicine (Otolaryngology) Physician · Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · Otolaryngic Allergy Physician · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1457558546
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10740 N Gessner RD, Ste. 310
Houston, TX 770641240
(281) 897-0416
fax (281) 890-8908
Mailing address
2500 Tanglewilde, Suite 160
Houston, TX 770632123

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 9, 2021
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #M7538

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457558546. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,129
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$201,254
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract 960 24 $4
95024 Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin 805 21 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 394 227 $129
95117 Professional service for multiple injections of allergen 172 42 $12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 151 151 $167
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 107 75 $192
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 85 80 $38
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 73 63 $132
70486 Ct scan of face without contrast 72 56 $135
92567 Test to assess middle ear function 53 51 $17

In context: peer comparison

Among 58 peers in Houston Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 149. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$579
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC 1 $148.38
Aerin Medical INC. 1 $145.17
Optinose US, INC. 1 $144.74
Medtronic, INC. 3 $123.55
Olympus America INC. 1 $17.12

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$579

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
394
Patients
290
Total drug cost
$16,137
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 80 67 $887
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 56 27 $2,200
Azelastine Hcl Generic 52 29 $2,084
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 44 33 $617
Clarithromycin Generic 33 30 $808
Epinephrine Generic 31 29 $8,559
Montelukast Sodium Generic 28 11 $490
Tramadol Hcl Generic 28 26 $112
Methylprednisolone Generic 27 25 $249
Mupirocin Generic 15 13 $133

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Prichard's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Prichard practices Otolaryngology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Christopher Prichard practice?
Dr. Christopher Prichard practices at 10740 N Gessner RD, Houston, TX 770641240. Office phone: 2818970416.
What is Dr. Christopher Prichard's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Prichard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457558546, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Prichard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Prichard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Prichard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Test for allergy using allergenic extract (HCPCS 95004); Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin (HCPCS 95024); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.