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ELIZABETH CHIAO MD
NPI 1013097443
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Houston, TX

Active since October 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
2015 THOMAS ST, HOUSTON, TX 77009(713) 873-4000(713) 873-4141 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 15, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Elizabeth Chiao Md NPPES

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

ELIZABETH CHIAO MD (NPI 1013097443) is an individual infectious disease provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L8647) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and is a graduate of Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013097443
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameELIZABETH CHIAOCredential: MD
Location Address2015 THOMAS STHouston, TX 77009-8044
Mailing Address2015 Thomas StHouston, TX 77009-8044 · (713) 873-4000 · Fax (713) 873-4141
Phone(713) 873-4000
Fax(713) 873-4141
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJs Weill Medical College, Cornell UniversityGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 15, 2007
✔ NPI 1013097443 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L8647
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyTaxonomy 207RH0003X · License L8647 (TX)
2015 THOMAS ST, Houston, TX 77009
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINH33313
Medicare PIN8D8251TX
Medicare PIN8D6079TX
Medicaid8D6079TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Elizabeth Chiao Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID143265009
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050622000484
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
23 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77009 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.25
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.97

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MR. ROBERTO SANDOVAL PT
Physical Therapist
2015 THOMAS ST
HOUSTON, TX 77009
Harris County (713) 873-4090
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Clinic/Center (Health Service)
2015 THOMAS ST, THOMAS STREET CLINIC, HARRIS HEALTH
HOUSTON, TX 77009
Harris County (713) 236-7125
TESFAY AINALEM RPH
Pharmacist
2015 THOMAS ST
HOUSTON, TX 77009
Harris County (713) 873-4127
HANA EL SAHLY MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
2015 THOMAS ST
HOUSTON, TX 77009
Harris County (713) 873-4000
ROSE N KUMENDA RPH
Pharmacist
2015 THOMAS ST
HOUSTON, TX 77009
Harris County (713) 873-4003
MR. LONNIE L JACKSON
Pharmacist
2015 THOMAS ST
HOUSTON, TX 77009
Harris County (713) 873-4014
DR. ROBERTO C ARDUINO M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
2015 THOMAS ST
HOUSTON, TX 77009
Harris County (713) 873-4000
MR. EDGARDO JAVIER GIL JR. B.S., R.PH.
Pharmacist
2015 THOMAS ST
HOUSTON, TX 77009
Harris County (713) 873-4125

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Elizabeth Chiao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Chiao is 1013097443. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Where is Elizabeth Chiao located?

Elizabeth Chiao practices at 2015 Thomas St, Houston, TX 77009. The listed phone number is (713) 873-4000.

What is Elizabeth Chiao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Elizabeth Chiao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elizabeth Chiao is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Elizabeth Chiao accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Elizabeth Chiao as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Elizabeth Chiao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elizabeth Chiao is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elizabeth Chiao was last updated on November 15, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.