Stephanie Y Chen, MD
Stephanie Y Chen is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Houston, TX with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Stephanie Y Chen, MD has been part of the Houston medical community since 2017 in group practice. Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (class of 2017), she has been practicing for over 9 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.26/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
18100 Houston Methodist Dr Ste 220, Houston, TX 77058-3653
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 89% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202392.26/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
Better than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better26.19%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+21.1 pts)
26.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
48
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
28
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
42
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $485
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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
24 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Stephanie Y Chen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2017
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Board certified · Aug 9, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
9 years in practice
Established
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Taxonomy: 207Y00000X
Education & Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 2017)
Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Stephanie Y Chen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephanie Y Chen 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 Stephanie Y Chen
NPI records show Dr. Chen as active with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (832) 783-1170.
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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Practice Location
18100 Houston Methodist Dr Ste 220, Houston, TX 77058-3653
Mailing Address
18100 Houston Methodist Dr Ste 220, Houston, TX 77058-3653
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