Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Leon Chen, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Rowlett, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
7617 LAKEVIEW PKWY, Rowlett, TX 75088
9724751351
In practice since 2017 (8 years)
NPI: 1588193916 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Chen from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chen

Dr. Leon Chen is a student in an organized health care education/training program in Rowlett, TX, with 8 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chen performed 1,179 Medicare services across 736 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chen received a total of $3,857 from 34 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 207 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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 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.

✓ 8 years in practice▲ Top 17% volume in TX$ $3,857 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,179
Medicare services
Top 17% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
736
Unique beneficiaries
$44
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~147 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)381$83$323
Blood draw (venipuncture)207$8$9
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)128$62$218
Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis72$6$20
Automated urinalysis69$2$10
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)64$1$4
Flu vaccine administration37$31$60
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus36$16$53
Flu vaccine, high-dose36$70$90
Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation31$12$38
Creatinine test (kidney function)26$5$23
Annual wellness visit, follow-up23$128$339
New patient office visit (45-59 min)20$95$500
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle19$9$73
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus18$33$84
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)12$16$53
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 ↗
$3,857
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $643/year across 6 years
Top 10% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
34
Companies
207
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
$3,759 (97.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$98 (2.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,074
2023
$946
2022
$787
2021
$664
2020
$355
2018
$31

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$442
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$352
AbbVie Inc.
$317
Lilly USA, LLC
$298
Novo Nordisk Inc
$194
Abbott Laboratories
$170
Lundbeck LLC
$169
Amgen Inc.
$156
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$151
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$148
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$132
Exact Sciences Corporation
$130
Genentech USA, Inc.
$119
PFIZER INC.
$116
ABBVIE INC.
$114
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$108
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$95
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$94
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$79
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$71
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$57
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$52
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$49
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$38
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$33
Allergan, Inc.
$27
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$24
Corcept Therapeutics
$23
Optinose US, Inc.
$21
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Eisai Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 28.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · Aimovig · BELSOMRA · BEXSERO · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · CONTRAVE · Cologuard Collection Kit · Dayvigo · EMGALITY · Edarbi · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GEMTESA · HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Korlym · LINZESS · Livalo · MOUNJARO · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · Natesto · ONZETRA XSAIL · OTREXUP · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · QUVIVIQ · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPRAVATO · STEGLATRO · Saxenda · TEFLARO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · TRUMENBA · TZIELD · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · VYEPTI · Vascepa · Wegovy · XIFAXAN · XYOSTED · Xhance · Xofluza · ZEPBOUND · Zypitamag
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for student in an organized health care education/training program in TX.

Equivalent to $327 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Programs within 10 mi
5,428
Per 100K population
208.5
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE MEDICAL CENTER LAKE POINTE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Chen is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 10%).

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. Chen experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chen performed 381 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Chen receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chen received a total of $3,857 from 34 companies across 207 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. Chen's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Rowlett?
Dr. Chen's average Medicare payment per service is $44. 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. 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 ↗, 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.

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 →