Xiaolei Chen, M.D.

Internal Medicine

(936) 270-5500The Woodlands, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Xiaolei Chen, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 12+ years, working in independent practice. She graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2014 and has 12+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 44% of reporting doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,507 Internal Medicine providers in TXSee all Internal Medicine in The Woodlands12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 384dNPPES updated 2025-04-16 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

26424 Strake Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77389

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.9%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Texas

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

80

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

146

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,186

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $107k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+6%)55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+10%)28%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2014

    Tulane University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 30, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 12 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 2014)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

26424 Strake, The Woodlands, TX 77389

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Xiaolei Chen

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Xiaolei Chen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to The Woodlands 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 Xiaolei Chen

Dr. Chen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in The Woodlands, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (936) 270-5500.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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