VINH QUOC CHAU MD
NPI 1134567134
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in Oak Lawn, IL

Active since June 12, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4440 W 95TH ST FL ST6, OAK LAWN, IL 60453(708) 684-4884(773) 967-5060 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 30, 2023, May 25, 2023, May 12, 2022 and 6 more (9 updates tracked since 2016).

About Vinh Quoc Chau Md NPPES

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

VINH QUOC CHAU MD (NPI 1134567134) is an individual advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology provider in Oak Lawn, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036153965) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Oak Lawn.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134567134
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0001X
Provider Legal NameVINH QUOC CHAUCredential: MD
Location Address4440 W 95TH ST FL ST6Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2600
Mailing Address4400 W 95th St Ste 308Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2660 · (708) 346-4040 · Fax (708) 346-3287
Fax(773) 967-5060
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 20259 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2025
NPI 1134567134 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0001X
License Licensed in IL · 036153965
Definition
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 0101260213 (VA)
4440 W 95TH ST FL ST6, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14400 W 95th St Ste 308Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2660 · Phone (708) 346-4040 · Fax (708) 346-3287

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid036153965IL

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vinh Quoc Chau 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 ID1557683968
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201005000179
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 9

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
317 services90 patients
Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device 93750
An evaluation of a lower heart chamber assist device is a procedure to check the function of an implanted device aiding your heart's lower chambers. This helps ensure optimal heart function by monitoring the device's performance and your heart's response to it.
169 services39 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
116 services31 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
78 services40 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
60 services40 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
54 services43 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Advocate Trinity Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140048
Location2320 E 93rd StChicago, IL 60617 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Oak Lawn, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140208
Location4440 W 95th StreetOak Lawn, IL 60453 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60453 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) A4221
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier26 claims26 services$18.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Infusion supplies for external drug infusion pump, per cassette or bag (list drugs separately) A4222
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
1 supplier28 claims63 services$35.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Injection, milrinone lactate, 5 mg J2260
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI026N
1 supplier29 claims1,629 services$1.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Vinh Chau's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vinh Chau is 1134567134. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2013.

Where is Vinh Chau located?

Vinh Chau practices at 4440 W 95th St Fl St6, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. The listed phone number is (708) 684-4884.

What is Vinh Chau's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RA0001X.

Is Vinh Chau enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vinh Chau 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 Vinh Chau accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Vinh Chau 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 Vinh Chau affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vinh Chau is affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital and Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vinh Chau was last updated on July 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.