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Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD

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Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

6700 WEST 9TH AVENUE
AMARILLO, TX 79106

(806) 358-0200

Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD is a rheumatologist in AMARILLO, TX specializing in adult rheumatology.

Office Locations

6700 WEST 9TH AVENUE
AMARILLO, TX 79106

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

intravenous infusion

In 2023, Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD had a list price for intravenous (IV) infusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

blood tests

lab tests

urine tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD performed more blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood tests, lab tests, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD treated as a rheumatologist in AMARILLO, TX during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, thyroid function tests and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
blood draw	530
doctor visit	681
hip imaging	12
injections	40
lab tests	2662
musculoskeletal imaging	157
preventive care	15
thoracic (chest) imaging	48
thyroid function tests	242
vaccines	15
X-rays	219

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD treated as a rheumatologist in AMARILLO, TX during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	114
blood draw	544
doctor visit	834
injections	114
lab tests	2132
musculoskeletal imaging	196
spinal procedures	12
thoracic (chest) imaging	59
thyroid function tests	99
X-rays	267

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	36
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD treated as a rheumatologist in AMARILLO, TX during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	112
blood draw	725
doctor visit	1062
injections	112
lab tests	2684
musculoskeletal imaging	252
spinal procedures	27
thoracic (chest) imaging	80
thyroid function tests	31
X-rays	359

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	39
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD treated as a rheumatologist in AMARILLO, TX during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
blood draw	698
doctor visit	1071
injections	81
lab tests	3078
musculoskeletal imaging	160
spinal procedures	46
thoracic (chest) imaging	100
thyroid function tests	66
X-rays	320

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	736

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	850
Black	0
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	482
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	74
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD treated as a rheumatologist in AMARILLO, TX during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	64
blood draw	601
doctor visit	880
injections	64
lab tests	2442
musculoskeletal imaging	84
spinal procedures	53
thoracic (chest) imaging	35
X-rays	172

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	28
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD treated as a rheumatologist in AMARILLO, TX during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	63
blood draw	681
doctor visit	1102
injections	63
lab tests	3020
musculoskeletal imaging	168
spinal procedures	84
thoracic (chest) imaging	111
thyroid function tests	48
X-rays	363

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	11
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	45
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD treated as a rheumatologist in AMARILLO, TX during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	59
blood draw	671
chemotherapy	59
doctor visit	1148
injections	34
lab tests	3076
minimally invasive procedures	59
musculoskeletal imaging	102
spinal procedures	80
X-rays	182

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	399

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD treated as a rheumatologist in AMARILLO, TX during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	87
blood draw	666
chemotherapy	87
doctor visit	1152
injections	44
lab tests	3214
minimally invasive procedures	87
musculoskeletal imaging	128
spinal procedures	80
X-rays	208

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	499
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	59
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD treated as a rheumatologist in AMARILLO, TX during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
blood draw	664
doctor visit	1017
injections	18
lab tests	3032
musculoskeletal imaging	158
spinal procedures	97
X-rays	268

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	46
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD treated as a rheumatologist in AMARILLO, TX during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	672
doctor visit	1052
lab tests	3117
musculoskeletal imaging	170
spinal procedures	77
X-rays	272

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	0
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	40
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD treated as a rheumatologist in AMARILLO, TX during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	73
blood draw	638
chemotherapy	73
doctor visit	1045
lab tests	3055
minimally invasive procedures	73
musculoskeletal imaging	114
spinal procedures	53
X-rays	178

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	38
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD treated as a rheumatologist in AMARILLO, TX were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	63
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	73
blood draw	644
chemotherapy	73
doctor visit	1004
hip imaging	12
injections	63
lab tests	2864
minimally invasive procedures	73
musculoskeletal imaging	153
preventive care	15
spinal procedures	60
thoracic (chest) imaging	72
thyroid function tests	97
vaccines	15
X-rays	255

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	435
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	43
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	153
85 and over	36
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	257

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Rheumatology and has a state license in Texas.

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Rheumatology

Licensed In: Texas

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in AMARILLO, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-04-13

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,160 Humira $1,062	Lupron $90	Rinvoq $7
Amgen Inc.	$766 Enbrel $345	Prolia $340	Otezla $30	Sensipar $14	Repatha $12	Other $25
Pfizer Inc.	$757 XELJANZ $692	PAXLOVID $27	INFLECTRA $26	LYRICA $11
UCB, Inc.	$480 Cimzia $421	Vimpat $59
Genentech USA, Inc.	$407 Actemra $336	Rituxan $70
Other	$2,217 STELARA $229	Nuedexta $220	ORENCIA $211	Betaseron $125	Otezla $110	Other $1,322

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,660
Education	$126

Biography

Dr. Ming Chen is a medical specialist in adult rheumatology. He has a closed panel according to Doctor.com.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2023

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ming Chen, MD, PHD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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General Payments

Biography

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