Dai Chihara, MD, PHD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Dai Chihara, MD, PHD runs an independent student in an organized health care education/training program specialist practice in Houston, TX. He has been in practice for 22+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.39/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 43% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 779dNPPES updated 2024-03-18 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 429, Houston, TX 77030-4000
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Texas, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.39/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.3%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
212
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
68
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
237
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $171k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$25.0k received from industry
15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Dai Chihara's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 17, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
22 years in practice
Experienced
An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
Taxonomy: 390200000X
Virtual Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Care With Dai Chihara
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dai Chihara for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Houston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dai Chihara
Dr. Chihara is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 792-2121.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Dai Chihara
Practice Location
1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 429, Houston, TX 77030-4000
Mailing Address
1515 Holcombe Blvd Unit 429, Houston, TX 77030-4000
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