Active NPI 1457558546 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Neal Prichard , MD

Otolaryngology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Prichard, MD is a certified Otolaryngology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from Harvard Medical School in 2002, Dr. Prichard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10740 N GESSNER RD.

Dr. Prichard is affiliated with Texas Ear, Nose And Throat Specialists, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include test for allergy using allergenic extract, injection of allergenic extracts into skin for immediate reaction analysis, professional service for multiple injections of allergen. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10740 N Gessner Rd
Ste. 310

Houston, TX 770641240

Telephone 2818970416

Fax 2818908908

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Texas Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, Pllc Facility NPI 1255314985

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Otolaryngology in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs +1.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.4 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

181 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (840 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

20.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

69.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Prichard (24 Years) 24 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)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	680	17	$10.00	$3.52
95024 Injection of allergenic extracts into skin for immediate reaction analysis	498	15	$13.50	$8.00
95117 Professional service for multiple injections of allergen	432	27	$36.50	$12.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	297	197	$185.00	$127.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	139	139	$285.00	$168.89
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	93	73	$285.00	$122.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	75	67	$120.00	$91.44
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	66	50	$345.00	$185.56
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	44	40	$107.73	$45.77
70486 CT scan of face	43	32	$200.00	$129.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$190.00	$112.88
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	18	18	$113.33	$53.00
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	15	14	$45.00	$23.17
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	12	12	$115.00	$24.92
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	12	12	$4125.00	$1008.91
60220 Total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck	11	11	$2842.05	$626.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	960	24	$10.00	$3.94
95024 Injection of allergenic extracts into skin for immediate reaction analysis	805	21	$13.50	$8.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	394	227	$185.00	$129.45
95117 Professional service for multiple injections of allergen	172	42	$36.50	$11.93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	151	151	$285.00	$167.45
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	107	75	$345.00	$191.52
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	85	80	$105.00	$37.56
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	73	63	$285.00	$131.93
70486 CT scan of face	72	56	$200.00	$135.26
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	53	51	$47.00	$16.71
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	46	40	$108.26	$44.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	39	$120.00	$91.83
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	34	31	$82.00	$22.51
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	22	22	$100.91	$52.90
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope	19	12	$859.74	$368.01
31295 Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope	15	15	$5800.00	$2353.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$190.00	$114.63
61782 Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain	14	14	$775.00	$176.99
95992 Repositioning maneuvers for treatment of vertigo, per day	13	13	$75.00	$44.12
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	13	13	$43.36	$23.49
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	12	12	$4125.00	$1002.79
95800 Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, and sleep time	11	11	$276.36	$117.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	880	22	$10.00	$4.14
95024 Injection of allergenic extracts into skin for immediate reaction analysis	839	21	$13.50	$8.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	388	230	$185.00	$131.31
95117 Professional service for multiple injections of allergen	240	41	$36.50	$11.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	149	149	$285.00	$170.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	129	105	$120.00	$92.50
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	128	114	$105.00	$38.68
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	107	94	$47.00	$17.07
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	90	77	$106.00	$46.49
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	76	62	$345.00	$195.00
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	64	55	$285.00	$131.54
70486 CT scan of face	55	47	$200.00	$139.37
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	41	40	$86.34	$53.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$190.00	$115.61
95992 Repositioning maneuvers for treatment of vertigo, per day	35	28	$75.00	$44.94
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	26	26	$82.00	$23.17
31238 Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope	15	13	$650.00	$262.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	1,240	31	$10.00	$4.28
95024 Injection of allergenic extracts into skin for immediate reaction analysis	996	26	$13.50	$8.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	370	214	$185.00	$134.65
95117 Professional service for multiple injections of allergen	214	44	$36.50	$11.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	147	118	$120.00	$94.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	141	141	$285.00	$172.06
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	105	96	$105.00	$40.07
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	92	76	$345.00	$206.11
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	88	71	$109.77	$48.80
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	73	65	$47.00	$17.35
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	71	55	$285.00	$134.31
70486 CT scan of face	54	47	$200.00	$145.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$190.00	$117.35
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	36	36	$96.67	$49.98
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	35	34	$82.00	$22.85
95992 Repositioning maneuvers for treatment of vertigo, per day	24	16	$75.00	$46.20
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	20	20	$45.00	$23.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	760	18	$10.00	$4.40
95024 Injection of allergenic extracts into skin for immediate reaction analysis	659	17	$13.50	$8.47
95117 Professional service for multiple injections of allergen	391	147	$36.50	$11.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	266	180	$120.00	$77.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	115	76	$185.00	$113.39
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	80	59	$345.00	$200.27
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	68	54	$105.00	$40.00
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	62	47	$47.00	$16.67
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	60	57	$105.00	$47.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$190.00	$111.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	47	47	$285.00	$171.44
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	47	43	$285.00	$129.08
70486 CT scan of face	40	36	$200.00	$144.92
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	27	27	$93.33	$51.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$75.00	$47.29
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	12	12	$82.00	$23.21
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	12	12	$45.00	$24.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	680	17	$10.00	$4.34
95117 Professional service for multiple injections of allergen	534	147	$36.50	$10.85
95024 Injection of allergenic extracts into skin for immediate reaction analysis	531	16	$13.50	$8.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	357	210	$120.00	$76.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	179	120	$185.00	$111.44
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	175	18	$12.00	$0.12
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	125	83	$285.00	$119.80
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	103	66	$345.00	$206.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	95	95	$285.00	$168.51
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	82	80	$105.00	$39.37
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	79	67	$94.94	$44.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$190.00	$110.97
70486 CT scan of face	61	53	$200.00	$142.62
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	54	50	$47.00	$15.66
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	34	34	$100.59	$46.36
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	32	32	$82.00	$22.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	16	$75.00	$46.22
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	15	15	$45.00	$23.30
95992 Repositioning maneuvers for treatment of vertigo, per day	14	12	$75.00	$45.57
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	12	12	$115.00	$36.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	880	22	$10.00	$5.11
95024 Injection of allergenic extracts into skin for immediate reaction analysis	360	18	$13.50	$7.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	349	226	$120.00	$73.99
95117 Professional service for multiple injections of allergen	333	115	$36.50	$10.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	141	104	$184.54	$109.06
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	101	11	$12.00	$0.12
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	98	82	$104.08	$47.57
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	88	21	$16.00	$1.84
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	85	66	$285.00	$114.05
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	77	57	$345.00	$212.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$285.00	$166.94
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	67	62	$105.00	$38.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	65	$190.00	$109.54
70486 CT scan of face	47	42	$200.00	$141.32
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	40	37	$47.00	$14.73
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	39	38	$93.85	$50.96
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	27	$75.00	$44.62
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	27	26	$82.00	$21.92
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	17	14	$45.00	$21.91
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	13	13	$115.00	$36.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95165 Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens	893	80	$21.00	$13.26
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract	720	18	$10.00	$6.75
95117 Professional service for multiple injections of allergen	506	148	$36.50	$10.36
95024 Injection of allergenic extracts into skin for immediate reaction analysis	356	18	$13.50	$7.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	349	219	$120.00	$73.33
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	180	43	$16.00	$1.80
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	136	109	$94.85	$47.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	117	86	$185.00	$108.57
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	80	63	$285.00	$115.22
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	60	57	$105.00	$38.42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	59	46	$75.00	$44.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$190.00	$109.31
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	51	39	$345.00	$207.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	48	48	$285.00	$162.29
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	38	36	$47.00	$14.31
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	32	32	$110.63	$52.15
95115 Injection of incremental dosages of allergen	30	12	$28.00	$8.94
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	25	24	$82.00	$21.55
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	16	15	$45.00	$20.36

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-08-09

Otolaryngology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License TX M7538

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Otolaryngology - Sleep Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207YS0012X

State License TX M7538

An Otolaryngologist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.

Otolaryngology - Facial Plastic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207YS0123X

State License TX M7538

An otolaryngologist who specializes in facial plastic surgery.

Otolaryngology - Pediatric Otolaryngology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207YP0228X

State License TX M7538

A pediatric otolaryngologist has special expertise in the management of infants and children with disorders that include congenital and acquired conditions involving the aerodigestive tract, nose and paranasal sinuses, the ear and other areas of the head and neck. The pediatric otolaryngologist has special skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of childhood disorders of voice, speech, language and hearing.

Otolaryngology - Otolaryngic Allergy

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207YX0602X

State License TX M7538

An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of otolaryngic allergies and other allergic diseases.

Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207YX0905X

State License TX M7538

An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.

Otolaryngology - Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207YX0007X

State License TX M7538

An otolaryngologist with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries are practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Texas State License

M7538 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Texas Ear, Nose And Throat Specialists, Pllc

18400 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 770941287

Phone: 2814927827

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

16 Associated Practitioners

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Dr. Randall Brauchle , MD

Otolaryngology

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Kelly Drown , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Warren Morgan , MD FAAP FACS

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MDFAAPFACS

Dr. Daniel Franklin , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active November 08, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location November 08, 2016

Registered at 10740 N GESSNER RD, STE. 310, HOUSTON, TX 770641240 (Tel: 2818970416)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address November 08, 2016

Registered at 2500 TANGLEWILDE, SUITE 160, HOUSTON, TX 770632123 (Tel: 7137819660)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 08, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER PRICHARD, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 08, 2016

Otolaryngology (License #M7538 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 02, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1457558546

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 02, 2007

Last Update: August 09, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

2500 Tanglewilde, Suite 160

Houston, TX 770632123

Phone: 7137819660

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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