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TEERA CHENTANEZ M.D.
NPI 1225230485
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Pleasant Hill, CA

Active since June 01, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 TAYLOR BLVD STE 102, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523(925) 687-2570(925) 687-2847 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 9, 2021, Feb 7, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Teera Chentanez M.d. NPPES

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

TEERA CHENTANEZ M.D. (NPI 1225230485) is an individual infectious disease provider in Pleasant Hill, California, licensed in Kansas (04-35026) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225230485
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameTEERA CHENTANEZCredential: M.D.
Location Address400 TAYLOR BLVD STE 102Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2147
Mailing Address2345 Country Hills DrAntioch, CA 94509-7319 · (925) 418-0282 · Fax (925) 978-0991
Phone(925) 687-2570
Fax(925) 687-2847
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 9, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 9, 2021
✔ NPI 1225230485 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KS · 04-35026✔ Licensed in MO · 2016017551
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.
400 TAYLOR BLVD STE 102, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Teera Chentanez M.d. 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 ID1759559677
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190606001400
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Teera Chentanez reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

John Muir Trauma Physicians Billing Service
3.9 mi
Trauma Surgery
1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 810 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962551861 (925) 947-5331
Epic Care
15 mi
Multi-Specialty
4721 DALLAS RANCH RD
Antioch, CA 94531
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 86 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780107797 (925) 778-0679

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.
934 services303 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.
305 services140 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
241 services214 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
85 services43 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 99443
This service involves a 21-30 minute phone conversation with a physician. It's a chance for you to discuss your health concerns, symptoms or treatment plans. It's similar to an in-person consultation, but conducted over the phone for your convenience and safety.
43 services31 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94523 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
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$119.48 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $29.87 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. STEPHEN LLOYD CATALYA MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
400 TAYLOR BLVD STE 102
PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523
Contra Costa County (925) 671-7629

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 Teera Chentanez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Teera Chentanez is 1225230485. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2007.

Where is Teera Chentanez located?

Teera Chentanez practices at 400 Taylor Blvd Ste 102, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. The listed phone number is (925) 687-2570.

What is Teera Chentanez's specialty?

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

Is Teera Chentanez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Teera Chentanez 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Teera Chentanez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Teera Chentanez reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: John Muir Trauma Physicians Billing Service (Walnut Creek, CA) and Epic Care (Antioch, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Teera Chentanez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Teera Chentanez was last updated on December 9, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.