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ERNEST HOU M.D.
NPI 1003863739
Pediatrics in Fall River, MA

Q: What is Ernest Hou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Hou is 1003863739. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2006.

Q: What is Ernest Hou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Hou was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since May 28, 2006PECOS Enrolled

363 HIGHLAND AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720(508) 679-7645 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Ernest Hou M.d. NPPES

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

ERNEST HOU M.D. (NPI 1003863739) is an individual pediatrics provider in Fall River, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (154331) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003863739

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameERNEST HOUCredential: M.D.

Location Address363 HIGHLAND AVEFall River, MA 02720-3703

Mailing Address700 Shore Dr, Unit 913Fall River, MA 02721-1059 · (508) 679-7645

Phone(508) 679-7645

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 28, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1003863739 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 154331

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

363 HIGHLAND AVE, Fall River, MA 02720

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ernest Hou M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02720 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

$90.70 typical visit price

range $58.86 – $177.36

Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$103.48 typical visit price

range $19.11 – $144.84

Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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