Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Barbara Chen, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Grapevine, TX
Low-engagement
1600 W COLLEGE ST, Grapevine, TX 76051
8174107982
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1831309897 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chen

Dr. Barbara Chen is an obstetrics & gynecology in Grapevine, TX, with 18 years in practice.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chen received a total of $5,022 from 46 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 138 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chen is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice$ $5,022 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,022
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $717/year across 7 years
Top 14% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
46
Companies
138
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,548 (70.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,418 (28.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$56 (1.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,659
2023
$298
2022
$896
2021
$636
2020
$537
2019
$813
2018
$182

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MIMEDX Group, Inc.
$1,418
Novo Nordisk Inc
$867
AbbVie Inc.
$305
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$219
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$181
MILLICENT US INC
$180
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$178
ABBVIE INC.
$166
Genentech USA, Inc.
$132
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$124
AbbVie, Inc.
$108
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$105
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$104
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$91
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$82
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$63
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
PFIZER INC.
$47
Organon Llc
$45
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$39
Lilly USA, LLC
$39
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$37
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC
$32
Channel Medsystems, Inc.
$32
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
Minerva Surgical, Inc
$27
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$21
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$21
Seagen Inc.
$21
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$18
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$18
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$17
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$16
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
Biogen, Inc.
$15
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$15
VIVUS LLC
$15
Organon LLC
$14
Baxter Healthcare
$13
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$13
DySIS Medical, Inc.
$13
Meditrina
$13
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Allergan Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 51.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRYSVO · ACCRUFER · ANNOVERA · Amitiza · COMIRNATY · DARZALEX · DIVIGEL · Endometrial Ablation System (Device) · Exparel · FEMRING · Femring · IMVEXXY · INTRAROSA · Imbruvica · JADA SYSTEM · KISQALI · Kyleena · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · MAKENA · MYFEMBREE · Mepilex Border Post-Op Ag · Mirena · NEXPLANON · NURTEC ODT · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · Orilissa · Osphena · PADCEV · PICO7 · Perjeta · Phexxi · Qsymia · SLYND · Saxenda · Slynd · Stivarga · TASIGNA · TECENTRIQ · TISSEEL · Trodelvy · Ultra 2.0 · Veozah · Vitafol Ultra · Wegovy · XPOVIO · ZEPBOUND · ZURZUVAE
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (71%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Obstetrics & Gynecologys within 10 mi
761
Per 100K population
35.6
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER GRAPEVINE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data— No dataN/A
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Chen is a obstetrics & gynecology, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 14%), with 18 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Chen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chen received a total of $5,022 from 46 companies across 138 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Chen) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →