DR. CHRISTOPHER CHENG YOUNG MD PHD
NPI 1922488402
Neurological Surgery in Houston, TX

Active since June 01, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Christopher Cheng Young Md Phd NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER CHENG YOUNG MD PHD (NPI 1922488402) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (U5270) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922488402
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER CHENG YOUNGCredential: MD PHD
Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4000
Mailing AddressPo Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 11, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJuly 11, 2023
NPI 1922488402 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License Licensed in TX · U5270
Definition

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher Cheng Young Md Phd 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 ID3870893951
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230714003067
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

81.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.25
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.97

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

Ophthalmology
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Legal Medicine
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, UNIT 1414
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Clinical Neuropsychologist
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, MD ANDERSON DEPT OF NEURO-ONCOLOGY BOX 431
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, UNIT 426
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Young's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Young is 1922488402. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2015.

Where is Christopher Young located?

Christopher Young practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.

What is Christopher Young's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Christopher Young enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Young 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 Young accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list Christopher Young 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 Young affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Young is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Young was last updated on July 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.