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Active
2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1649535113 DPM
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Podiatrist in Austin, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,490 in Podiatrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 489 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Andrew Chia, DPM filed 1,060 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in Austin, Texas, prescribing 98% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 98%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Andrew Chia, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,060 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Andrew Chia, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
1,060 249% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Podiatrist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Andrew Chia, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 1901 W WILLIAM CANNON DR STE 112, Austin, TX, 78745, with a listed phone of (512) 444-2661. NPI 1649535113 was issued on 07/10/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,060 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 489 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count.
Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,490 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1649535113 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/10/2012 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Andrew Chia, DPM bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Wellmed Networks, Inc.
Pharr, TX
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Andrew Chia, DPM. To verify Andrew Chia, DPM's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Andrew Chia, DPM - brand share 2.0%
Podiatrist average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,060 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,060
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
489
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,085
- Total Day Supply
- 28,955
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $817
- Generic Drug Cost
- $37K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 73
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.92
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 73, 65-74: 208, 75-84: 160, 85+: 48
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Andrew Chia, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
766 claims
- Ammonium Lactate 73
Ammonium Lactate
73 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 48
Diclofenac Sodium
48 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 39
Clindamycin Hcl
39 claims
- Clotrimazole-Betam… 38
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
38 claims
- Amoxicillin 20
Amoxicillin
20 claims
- Clotrimazole 14
Clotrimazole
14 claims
- Ssd 14
Ssd
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ciclopirox | 766 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 73 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 48 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 39 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 38 |
| Amoxicillin | 20 |
| Clotrimazole | 14 |
| Ssd Silver Sulfadiazine | 14 |
| Mupirocin | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Andrew Chia, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,490
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider
Andrew Chia, DPM's 1,060 claims are above the specialty average of 304.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chia.
Dr. Brian Abbey
DPM
College Station, TX
Dr. Murad Abdel-Qader
DPM
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Hannah Abigail
DPM
Garland, TX
Dr. Vivian Abrams
D.P.M.
McKinney, TX
Dr. Rita Acebo
DPM
Pasadena, TX
Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andrew Chia, DPM's specialty? ▼
Andrew Chia, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Austin, Texas. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Andrew Chia, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Andrew Chia, DPM wrote 1,060 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 489 beneficiaries.
Where is Andrew Chia, DPM located? ▼
Andrew Chia, DPM is located at 1901 W WILLIAM CANNON DR STE 112, Austin, TX, 78745. Phone: (512) 444-2661.
What is Andrew Chia, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Andrew Chia, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649535113, issued on 07/10/2012.
Does Andrew Chia, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Andrew Chia, DPM's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $817 in brand drug costs.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,490 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Andrew Chia, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Andrew Chia, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Ammonium Lactate, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Andrew Chia, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Andrew Chia, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,060 Part D claims and 489 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Andrew Chia, DPM's credentials? ▼
Andrew Chia, DPM's NPI is 1649535113 with credentials DPM. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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