Active NPI 1639307689 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Melodie Yenchieh Chen , DO

Internal Medicine • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Melodie Chen, DO is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med in 2009, Dr. Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7000 NORTH MOPAC.

Dr. Chen is affiliated with Hospital Internists Of Texas Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7000 North Mopac
Suite # 420

Austin, TX 78731

Telephone 5124820045

Fax 5124769892

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hospital Internists Of Austin, P.a. Facility NPI 1811922461

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Austin, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -3.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.8 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

620 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

55.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Austin Specialty Average (20.8 Years) 20.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	528	172	$160.60	$77.11
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	147	64	$225.62	$115.93
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	92	92	$173.54	$79.69
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	87	86	$276.83	$127.57
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	75	75	$232.84	$112.43
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	67	64	$394.04	$168.82
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	18	18	$202.94	$81.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$243.17	$80.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	529	166	$128.89	$79.48
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	163	158	$358.00	$174.30
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	121	46	$184.00	$119.59
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	101	101	$241.00	$130.58
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	86	83	$130.00	$81.56
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	78	76	$191.00	$114.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$135.00	$82.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	1,051	270	$128.94	$70.15
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	182	69	$184.00	$101.04
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	143	138	$130.00	$70.85
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	143	138	$354.45	$194.04
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	132	128	$191.00	$104.31
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	92	87	$239.59	$132.51
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	12	12	$316.25	$175.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	747	226	$128.84	$72.45
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	200	68	$184.00	$104.18
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	100	96	$358.00	$201.92
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	88	85	$130.00	$73.22
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	63	61	$189.60	$107.89
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	20	$241.00	$136.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	696	231	$129.08	$72.56
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	97	50	$184.00	$105.05
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	77	76	$358.00	$202.95
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	72	69	$130.00	$73.56
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	45	43	$241.00	$136.01
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	42	41	$191.00	$108.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	635	234	$129.00	$72.21
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	92	89	$130.00	$72.66
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	81	42	$184.00	$103.30
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	79	76	$358.00	$198.12
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	54	53	$191.00	$106.57
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	33	33	$241.00	$135.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	504	202	$154.02	$72.22
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	330	143	$281.37	$103.54
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	124	122	$181.70	$72.04
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	96	93	$514.75	$200.80
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	25	25	$195.76	$107.73
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$270.06	$135.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	484	230	$169.81	$68.68
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	374	184	$285.32	$101.29
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	290	288	$559.54	$197.21
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	136	135	$200.07	$70.75
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	30	30	$363.20	$131.69
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	23	23	$511.13	$181.42
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	18	18	$200.00	$67.76
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	15	15	$23.07	$8.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX P2425

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License PA OT013107

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hospital Internists Of Texas Llc

901 W Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 787046903

Phone: 5124472211

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 14, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 14, 2014

Registered at 7000 NORTH MOPAC, SUITE # 420, AUSTIN, TX 78731 (Tel: 5124820045)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 14, 2014

Registered at 7000 NORTH MOPAC, SUITE # 420, AUSTIN, TX 78731 (Tel: 5124820045)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 14, 2014

Recorded as MELODIE CHEN, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 14, 2014

Internal Medicine (License #P2425 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 29, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639307689

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 29, 2009

Last Update: February 14, 2014

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

7000 North Mopac, Suite # 420

Austin, TX 78731

Phone: 5124820045

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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