2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1932294584 MD PA
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FRANK CHEN, MD PA

Psychiatry Physician in HOUSTON, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
602
Medicare Part D claims · 113 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$149.1K
200 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FRANK CHEN, MD PA filed 602 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in HOUSTON, Texas, prescribing 88% generic.

602
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$149.1K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

FRANK CHEN, MD PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

602 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

FRANK CHEN, MD PA practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about FRANK CHEN, MD PA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2006

NPI 1932294584

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

602 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Texas

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

FRANK CHEN, MD PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD PA credentials at 2180 NORTH LOOP W, HOUSTON, TX, 77018, with a listed phone of (832) 384-1560. NPI 1932294584 was issued on 10/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHEN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 602 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 113 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $196K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

2180 NORTH LOOP W
HOUSTON, TX 77018

Provider Details

NPI 1932294584
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/03/2006

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 FRANK CHEN, MD PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$149.1K

Largest payer

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, 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 FRANK CHEN, MD PA. To verify FRANK CHEN, MD PA'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 · Typical

FRANK CHEN, MD PA — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 602 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.

602
Total Claims
$196K
Total Drug Cost
113
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
649
Total Day Supply
18,521
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$178K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 56, 65-74: 52, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What FRANK CHEN, MD PA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Clonazepam
69
Zolpidem Tartrate
35
Trazodone Hcl
33
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
28
Quetiapine Fumarate
28
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
24
Aristada
Aripiprazole Lauroxil
21
Lorazepam
16
Prazosin Hcl
16
Sertraline Hcl
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How FRANK CHEN, MD PA fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

FRANK CHEN, MD PA's 602 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHEN.

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANK CHEN, MD PA's specialty?
FRANK CHEN, MD PA specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: MD PA.
How much does FRANK CHEN, MD PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANK CHEN, MD PA wrote 602 Medicare Part D claims totaling $196K in drug costs for 113 beneficiaries.
Where is FRANK CHEN, MD PA located?
FRANK CHEN, MD PA is located at 2180 NORTH LOOP W, HOUSTON, TX, 77018. Phone: (832) 384-1560.
What is FRANK CHEN, MD PA's NPI number?
FRANK CHEN, MD PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932294584, issued on 10/03/2006.
Does FRANK CHEN, MD PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FRANK CHEN, MD PA's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $178K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FRANK CHEN, MD PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRANK CHEN, MD PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Zolpidem Tartrate, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRANK CHEN, MD PA accept Medicare?
FRANK CHEN, MD PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 602 Part D claims and 113 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANK CHEN, MD PA's credentials?
FRANK CHEN, MD PA's NPI is 1932294584 with credentials MD PA. 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

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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