Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Samuel Chen, MD, PH.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1396803474
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9180 Bellaire Blvd, Suite E
Houston, TX 770364697
(713) 988-8860
fax (713) 988-8861
Mailing address
Po Box 981095
Houston, TX 770988095

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 19, 2024
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K3125
Medicaid
TX #127043106

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396803474. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,117
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$135,640
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 951 176 $125
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 823 177 $8
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 206 132 $14
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 94 73 $47
82270 Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors 17 17 $4
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 15 15 $163
90471 Administration of vaccine 11 11 $20

In context: peer comparison

Among 393 peers in this city , average services per provider: 127. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,010
Transactions
25
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 4 $462.07
AstraZeneca UK Limited 7 $420.24
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 8 $405.48
Lilly USA, LLC 3 $357.61
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $121.86
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 $121.18
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 1 $121.08

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,785
Travel and Lodging
$225

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,937
Patients
774
Total drug cost
$28,875
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 230 69 $1,853
Metformin Hcl Generic 200 61 $1,723
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 172 62 $4,338
Simvastatin Generic 155 47 $1,556
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 150 47 $1,467
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 142 86 $3,893
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 138 40 $2,439
Losartan Potassium Generic 128 38 $2,218
Famotidine Generic 115 54 $2,549
Ibuprofen Generic 106 68 $1,723

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Samuel Chen's medical specialty?
Dr. Samuel Chen practices Internal Medicine Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Samuel Chen practice?
Dr. Samuel Chen practices at 9180 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 770364697. Office phone: 7139888860.
What is Dr. Samuel Chen's NPI?
Dr. Samuel Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396803474, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Samuel Chen accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Samuel Chen does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Samuel Chen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.