Active NPI 1780970483 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Jennie Pham Chen , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Jennie Chen, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2011, Jennie Chen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD.

Jennie Chen is affiliated with Physicians Referral Service and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older), 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 770304009

Telephone 7137926161

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Facility NPI 1174582050

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs +3.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 11.1 Yrs

State Avg: 13.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1817 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (11140 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

17.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

92.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chen (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (11.1 Years) 11.1 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
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	74	59	$982.28	$88.75
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	57	56	$1948.00	$72.15
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	56	55	$156.50	$11.79
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	20	17	$525.15	$56.17
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	15	15	$1793.40	$163.23
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen	12	11	$255.67	$21.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	62	50	$950.50	$91.04
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	61	59	$1948.00	$72.67
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	43	41	$148.98	$12.32
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	18	18	$1718.33	$159.54
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	17	17	$509.29	$54.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	61	61	$1900.05	$73.32
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	61	61	$144.16	$11.92
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	40	34	$912.40	$92.02
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	28	28	$1662.57	$166.98
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	21	21	$489.71	$52.77
36580 Replacement of central venous catheter	12	12	$1284.00	$57.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	39	39	$1827.05	$74.43
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	38	38	$138.45	$12.16
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	22	22	$1590.64	$167.63
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	19	16	$886.58	$93.53
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	18	17	$475.50	$54.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	34	34	$1783.47	$76.32
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	17	17	$137.00	$12.85
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	13	12	$853.15	$96.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	50	48	$1697.80	$75.66
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	23	20	$821.87	$96.15
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	23	23	$1495.09	$169.15
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	21	20	$442.62	$68.82
36580 Replacement of central venous catheter	13	13	$1254.62	$59.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	56	56	$1687.00	$85.41
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	55	53	$192.00	$63.23
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	23	23	$325.00	$117.62
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	19	19	$435.00	$64.25
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	18	18	$1477.00	$167.67
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	14	13	$808.00	$95.44
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	13	13	$153.00	$60.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	65	63	$192.00	$62.65
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	51	49	$1687.00	$103.86
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	44	44	$153.00	$60.69
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	26	26	$1477.00	$162.55
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	21	20	$808.00	$95.72
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	16	16	$325.00	$116.82
62270 Spinal tap for diagnosis	13	13	$435.00	$68.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License TX PA07391

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

284047202 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Physicians Referral Service

2130 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009

Phone: 7135925433

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

7 Historical Events

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 15, 2018

Recorded as JENNIE CHEN, P-A.-C

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NPI Profile Active December 31, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 31, 2014

Registered at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770304009 (Tel: 7137926161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 31, 2014

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

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 31, 2014

Recorded as JENNIE PHAM, P-A.-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 31, 2014

Physician Assistant (License #PA07391 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 22, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1780970483

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 22, 2011

Last Update: November 15, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

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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