CHRISTIE FINCH MD
NPI 1154410520
Pathology - Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since October 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-3200(713) 873-3214 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 7, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Christie Finch Md NPPES

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

CHRISTIE FINCH MD (NPI 1154410520) is an individual clinical pathology/laboratory medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (J6430) 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 University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154410520
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0105X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTIE FINCHCredential: MD
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address1504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030-1608 · (713) 873-3200 · Fax (713) 873-3214
Fax(713) 873-3214
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 7, 2008
NPI 1154410520 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0105X
License Licensed in TX · J6430
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINH00251
Medicare PIN83P734TX

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

Christie Finch 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 ID6901087600
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110301000785
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 2

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
52 services28 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
34 services15 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 77030 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.

84.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.49
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.39

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Christie Finch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christie Finch is 1154410520. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2006.

Where is Christie Finch located?

Christie Finch practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-3200.

What is Christie Finch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine, with taxonomy code 207ZP0105X.

Is Christie Finch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christie Finch 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 Christie Finch accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Molina Healthcare list Christie Finch 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 Christie Finch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christie Finch is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christie Finch was last updated on February 7, 2008. 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.