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DR. VEENA CHANDRAKAR M.D.
NPI 1295738342
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Cypress, TX

Active since May 23, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.7/100
CMS Quality Rating
27700 HIGHWAY 290 STE 400, CYPRESS, TX 77433(832) 377-3260(888) 506-5887 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 15, 2022, Aug 11, 2022, Jul 21, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Veena Chandrakar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VEENA CHANDRAKAR M.D. (NPI 1295738342) is an individual medical oncology provider in Cypress, Texas, licensed in Texas (L7685) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295738342
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. VEENA CHANDRAKARCredential: M.D.
Location Address27700 HIGHWAY 290 STE 400Cypress, TX 77433-6767
Mailing Address1140 Business Center Dr Ste 202Houston, TX 77043-2741 · (713) 800-0660 · Fax (888) 506-5887
Phone(832) 377-3260
Fax(888) 506-5887
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2022
✔ NPI 1295738342 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L7685
Definition
An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
27700 HIGHWAY 290 STE 400, Cypress, TX 77433
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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.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Veena Chandrakar 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 ID7012993769
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040624001656
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Veena Chandrakar reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Tmh Physician Associates PLLC
27 mi
Ophthalmology
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 447
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,407 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275779225 (713) 441-7389
Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians
28 mi
Otolaryngology
7550 GREENBRIAR DR STE 600
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,579 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902614332 (281) 414-6055

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

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.

Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) Q0138
Ferumoxytol injection is a treatment for iron deficiency anemia, a condition where your body lacks enough iron. It is injected into your vein to increase iron levels, aiding in the production of healthy red blood cells. This treatment is not for ESRD patients.
20,910 services18 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
558 services217 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
325 services130 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
75 services21 patients
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 96413
Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. When administered into a vein, it's often through an IV. This procedure usually lasts 1 hour or less. You may feel a slight pinch as the needle is inserted, but it's generally painless.
69 services12 patients
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less 96365
This is a procedure where a medical professional inserts a small tube into your vein to deliver medication, nutrients, or fluids directly into your bloodstream. This can be for treatment, prevention, or diagnosis. The process typically takes less than an hour.
68 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450068
Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450844
Location18220 State Highway 249Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670077
Location18500 Katy FreewayHouston, TX 77094 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670122
Location17201 Interstate 45 SouthThe Woodlands, TX 77385 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77433 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
$176.98 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

77.7/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.59
Promoting Interoperability95
Improvement Activities40
Cost53.55

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
84%229 patients4/55-star benchmark: 92%
Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
61%360 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
88%404 patients5/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
73%2,310 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
90%733 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
90%331 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Oncology: Medical and Radiation - Pain Intensity Quantified
Percentage of patient visits, regardless of patient age, with a diagnosis of cancer currently receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy in which pain intensity is quantified
95%353 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
70%780 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 97% · 532 patients
Patients tobacco: 28% · 32 patients
95%532 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
64%780 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
39%780 patients2/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

VEENA CHANDRAKAR MD PA
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
27700 HIGHWAY 290 STE 400
CYPRESS, TX 77433
Harris County (832) 377-3260

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 Veena Chandrakar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Veena Chandrakar is 1295738342. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2005.

Where is Veena Chandrakar located?

Veena Chandrakar practices at 27700 Highway 290 Ste 400, Cypress, TX 77433. The listed phone number is (832) 377-3260.

What is Veena Chandrakar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RX0202X.

Is Veena Chandrakar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Veena Chandrakar 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Veena Chandrakar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Veena Chandrakar reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Tmh Physician Associates PLLC (Houston, TX) and Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians (Houston, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Veena Chandrakar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Veena Chandrakar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Veena Chandrakar 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 Veena Chandrakar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Veena Chandrakar is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital and Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Veena Chandrakar was last updated on September 15, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.