HOWARD CHAO MD
NPI 1205367919
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since March 23, 2017PECOS Enrolled
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-5437 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 23, 2023, Dec 14, 2018, Mar 23, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Howard Chao Md NPPES

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

HOWARD CHAO MD (NPI 1205367919) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S5577) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205367919
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameHOWARD CHAOCredential: MD
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address6621 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030-2358
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2023
NPI 1205367919 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License Licensed in TX · S5577
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16621 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030-2358 · Phone (832) 824-1000

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 (PECOS)

Howard Chao Md 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.

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
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal 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 Howard Chao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Chao is 1205367919. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2017.

Where is Howard Chao located?

Howard Chao practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-5437.

What is Howard Chao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Howard Chao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Chao is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Howard Chao accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Molina Healthcare list Howard Chao 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Chao was last updated on July 23, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.