NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology Physician NPI 1881960573 M.D.
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Allergy & Immunology Physician in Katy, 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 3,394 in Allergy & Immunology Physician, 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
196
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology Physician avg: 764
Generic prescribing
37%
generic claims · 63% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.4K
31 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Chen Hsing Lin, M.D. filed 196 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Allergy & Immunology Physician in Katy, Texas, prescribing 37% generic.
- 196
- Part D claims, 2023
- 37%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Chen Hsing Lin, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
196 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Chen Hsing Lin, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Chen Hsing Lin, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Allergy & Immunology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
196 74% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Allergy & Immunology Physician 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 Allergy & Immunology Physician. 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).
Chen Hsing Lin, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1215 GRAND WEST BLVD STE C4, Katy, TX, 77449, with a listed phone of (281) 886-7440. NPI 1881960573 was issued on 03/27/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 196 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.7 million in drug spend, split 63% brand-name and 37% generic by claim count.
Allergy & Immunology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,394 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 764 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 | 1881960573 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Allergy & Immunology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/27/2012 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Chen Hsing Lin, M.D. 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.
Texas Allergy Group PLLC
Katy, TX
Tmh Physician Associates PLLC
Sugar Land, 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).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Chen Hsing Lin, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.4K
Largest payer
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
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 Chen Hsing Lin, M.D.. To verify Chen Hsing Lin, M.D.'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 · Brand-heavy
Chen Hsing Lin, M.D. - brand share 63.0%
Allergy & Immunology Physician average
63% brand-name claims vs 37% generic, on 196 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.
196
Total Claims
$2.7M
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 247
- Total Day Supply
- 6,728
- Brand vs Generic
- 63% brand / 37% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2.2M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $452K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.30
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Chen Hsing Lin, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Cuvitru
Cuvitru
27 claims
- Trelegy Ellipta
Trelegy Ellipta
23 claims
- Xolair
Xolair
18 claims
- Ilaris
Ilaris
14 claims
- Cromolyn Sodium
Cromolyn Sodium
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Cuvitru Immun Glob G(Igg)/Gly/Iga Ov50 | 27 |
| Trelegy Ellipta Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 23 |
| Xolair Omalizumab | 18 |
| Ilaris Canakinumab/Pf | 14 |
| Cromolyn Sodium | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Allergy & Immunology Physician Overview
How Chen Hsing Lin, M.D. fits within the Allergy & Immunology Physician landscape nationally.
3,394
Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Allergy & Immunology Physician
764
Avg Claims per Provider
Chen Hsing Lin, M.D.'s 196 claims are below the specialty average of 764.
Nearby Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lin.
Dr. Margaret Adair
M.D.
Coppell, TX
Dr. Fiona Adame
DO
Galveston, TX
Dr. Nedal Adi
M.D.
Webster, TX
Dr. Colleen Adkins
M.D.
Austin, TX
Dr. Tonia Afshan
MD, MPH
Austin, TX
Compare Allergy & Immunology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chen Hsing Lin, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Chen Hsing Lin, M.D. specializes in Allergy & Immunology Physician and practices in Katy, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Chen Hsing Lin, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Chen Hsing Lin, M.D. wrote 196 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.7M in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
Where is Chen Hsing Lin, M.D. located? ▼
Chen Hsing Lin, M.D. is located at 1215 GRAND WEST BLVD STE C4, Katy, TX, 77449. Phone: (281) 886-7440.
What is Chen Hsing Lin, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Chen Hsing Lin, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881960573, issued on 03/27/2012.
Does Chen Hsing Lin, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Chen Hsing Lin, M.D.'s prescribing is 63% brand-name and 37% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.2M in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy & Immunology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,394 Allergy & Immunology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology Physician provider writes 764 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Chen Hsing Lin, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Chen Hsing Lin, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cuvitru, Trelegy Ellipta, Xolair. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chen Hsing Lin, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Chen Hsing Lin, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 196 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chen Hsing Lin, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Chen Hsing Lin, M.D.'s NPI is 1881960573 with credentials M.D.. 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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