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Active NPI 1922488402 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Cheng Young , MD PHD

Neurological Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Young, MD PHD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2005, Dr. Young delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD.

Dr. Young maintains professional affiliations with Physicians Referral Service, Utmb Faculty Group Practice and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include imaging of blood vessel, radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1515 Holcombe Blvd

Houston, TX 770304000

Telephone 7137926161
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
21 Yrs -1.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.4 Yrs
State Avg: 25.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
177 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (703 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
31.6% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
91.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Young (21 Years) 21 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (22.4 Years) 22.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
75898 Imaging of blood vessel
29 12 $919.14 $93.44
75894 Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter
21 13 $473.14 $73.04
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
21 19 $112.81 $13.88
76377 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing
20 11 $263.20 $37.69
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery
20 13 $8083.80 $968.13
36223 Insertion of tube into intracranial artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist
18 18 $4948.44 $247.03
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist
18 17 $7769.11 $250.08
36227 Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist
17 14 $1312.71 $152.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
17 17 $603.94 $134.48
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist
15 12 $5673.27 $423.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
13 12 $281.46 $96.97

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-07-11
Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License TX U5270

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

250 Blossom St, Webster, TX 775984241

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 775555302

Phone: 4097722222

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

200 Blossom St, Webster, TX 775984204

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

250 Blossom St, Webster, TX 775984204

Physicians Referral Service

1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000

Phone: 7137922121

Utmb Faculty Group Practice

511 Park Grove Dr, Katy, TX 774501759

Phone: 2813987001

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1003121237

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rachel Futrell , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003193350

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 11, 2023

Registered at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770304000 (Tel: 7137926161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 11, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 4439, HOUSTON, TX 772104439 (Tel: 7137922991)

NPI Profile Active August 13, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 13, 2015

Registered at 325 NINTH, DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, SEATTLE, WA 98104 (Tel: 2067449316)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 13, 2015

Registered at 325 NINTH, DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY, CAMPUS BOX 359924, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, SEATTLE, WA 98104 (Tel: 2067449316)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 13, 2015

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER YOUNG, MD PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 13, 2015

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 01, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1922488402
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 01, 2015
Last Update: July 11, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 4439

Houston, TX 772104439

Phone: 7137922991

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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