Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Chinglin Chan, M.D.
Family Medicine · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chan
Dr. Chinglin Chan is a family medicine specialist in Houston, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chan performed 4,010 Medicare services across 3,134 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chan received a total of $7,694 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 459 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Chan is Very 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in TX
$7,694 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,010
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for family medicine
3,134
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~200 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
495 | $8 | $11 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
379 | $13 | $50 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
360 | $10 | $50 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
309 | $50 | $115 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
303 | $3 | $20 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
289 | $10 | $38 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
274 | $8 | $26 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 250 | $18 | $52 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
217 | $16 | $47 |
| Annual depression screening | 217 | $18 | $51 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
216 | $124 | $162 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
167 | $7 | $65 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
131 | $75 | $156 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
66 | $30 | $49 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
65 | $72 | $168 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of hip, pelvis, and spine This test measures bone density in the hip, pelvis, and spine to assess bone strength. It also includes an assessment for spine fractures. |
52 | $48 | $300 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
26 | $5 | $21 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
25 | $17 | $105 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
25 | $6 | $21 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
19 | $8 | $40 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
17 | $158 | $244 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
16 | $156 | $224 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
15 | $36 | $293 |
| Electrolyte blood test panel A blood test that measures the levels of sodium, potassium, chloride, and carbon dioxide to evaluate electrolyte balance. |
14 | $7 | $20 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
14 | $282 | $350 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
14 | $29 | $30 |
| Trabecular bone score calculation This procedure calculates the trabecular bone score using imaging data to assess bone microarchitecture. It includes interpretation and a report on fracture risk. |
12 | $21 | $225 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
12 | $19 | $58 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
11 | $29 | $125 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,694
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,099/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for family medicine
48
Companies
459
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
$7,683 (99.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,504
2023
$825
2022
$1,126
2021
$1,002
2020
$1,218
2019
$1,077
2018
$942
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,021
Amgen Inc.
$1,017
Lilly USA, LLC
$986
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$871
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$428
PFIZER INC.
$362
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$302
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$276
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$252
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$232
Radius Health, Inc.
$223
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$156
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$144
Alcon Vision LLC
$136
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$108
AbbVie Inc.
$106
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$97
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$86
Exact Sciences Corporation
$83
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
ABBVIE INC.
$54
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$45
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$45
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$43
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$42
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$34
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$30
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$29
VIVUS, Inc.
$26
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$25
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$24
Genentech USA, Inc.
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Eisai Inc.
$23
Horizon Pharma plc
$22
Teleflex LLC
$21
Tempus AI, Inc
$20
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
$19
VIVUS LLC
$17
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$15
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$15
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$15
Allergan Inc.
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$11
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 39.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for family medicine in TX.
Equivalent to $192 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,688
Per 100K population
35.5
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL
2.4 mi
2.4 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Chan is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of TX peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Chan experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chan performed 495 blood draw (venipuncture) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Chan receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chan received a total of $7,694 from 48 companies across 459 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.
How do Dr. Chan's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Houston?
Dr. Chan's average Medicare payment per service is $26. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Chan) 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 →
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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 ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, 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.
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