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CHRISTOPHER JAMES YEN M.D.
NPI 1295179737
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Houston, TX

Active since April 26, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 BAYLOR PLZ, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 798-4951 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 27, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 27, 2018, May 10, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christopher James Yen M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER JAMES YEN M.D. (NPI 1295179737) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q5955) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St David's Medical Center, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295179737
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER JAMES YENCredential: M.D.
Location Address1 BAYLOR PLZHouston, TX 77030
Mailing Address1 Baylor PlzHouston, TX 77030-3411 · (713) 798-4951
Phone(713) 798-4951
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMay 27, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1295179737 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q5955
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License BP10047847 (TX)
1 BAYLOR PLZ, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher James Yen M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID840621173
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200520002290
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 76700
A complete ultrasound scan of the abdomen is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses sound waves to produce images of the organs in your abdomen, such as the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. It helps in diagnosing, monitoring, and planning treatments.
28 services28 patients
X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
14 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St David's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450431
Location919 E 32nd StAustin, TX 78705 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

92.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality91.42
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
General Acute Care Hospital
1 BAYLOR PLZ, SUITE 022D
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-4620
MATTHEW CARROLL
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 BAYLOR PLZ, BCM610
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 826-7372
DR. HOLLAND MANON KAPLAN MD
Hospitalist
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (940) 231-1879
SIDRAH SHAH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-5928
MICHAEL AZAR MD (PLANNED 5/27/22)
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-6376
MICHELE ALEXIS CABEZA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-0200
NATHANIEL GREY LOYD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (405) 834-5432
ANDREA ELIZABETH GULOY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 824-1170

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Yen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Yen is 1295179737. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2013.

Where is Christopher Yen located?

Christopher Yen practices at 1 Baylor Plz, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 798-4951.

What is Christopher Yen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Christopher Yen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Yen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Christopher Yen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Christopher Yen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Yen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Yen is affiliated with St David's Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Yen was last updated on May 27, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.