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CHISM GROUP, INC
NPI 1235314659
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies in Houston, TX

Active since January 03, 2008
5422 KIAM ST, HOUSTON, TX 77007(713) 869-5585(713) 869-5586 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 4, 2026, May 20, 2025, Jan 7, 2025 and 6 more (9 updates tracked since 2019).

About Chism Group, Inc NPPES

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

CHISM GROUP, INC (NPI 1235314659), doing business as Direct Medical Inc, is a healthcare organization registered as a durable medical equipment & medical supplies in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. The organization lists Ed S Brown, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235314659
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy332B00000X
Legal Business NameCHISM GROUP, INC
Location Address5422 KIAM STHouston, TX 77007-1104
Mailing Address5422 Kiam StHouston, TX 77007-1104 · (713) 869-5585 · Fax (713) 869-5585
Phone(713) 869-5585
Fax(713) 869-5586
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialEd S BrownPresident · (713) 869-5585
Enumeration DateJanuary 3, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 20269 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1235314659 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesSuppliers
Taxonomy Code332B00000X
Definition
A supplier of medical equipment such as respirators, wheelchairs, home dialysis systems, or monitoring systems, that are prescribed by a physician for a patient's use in the home and that are usable for an extended period of time.
5422 KIAM ST, Houston, TX 77007
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDirect Medical Inc

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid087396001TX
Other531135TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Texas

Accepted Insurance

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

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 26

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Chism Group, Inc carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Chism Group, Inc

DMEPOS supplier · Crockett, TX
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Does not accept Medicare assignment

Chism Group, Inc has not agreed to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount; confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20575547
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 2006
Supplier Location404 E Fannin AveCrockett, TX 75835
Phone(936) 544-3361
Supplier Specialties
Medical Supply Company Other

Medicare Product Categories

Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans
Raised toilets, Drop-arm commodes, Folding commodes, Plastic urinals, Plastic bedpans, Disposable urinals
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order)
Home blood glucose monitors including lancets, reagent strips, and other supplies necessary for the proper functioning of the device
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order)
Home blood glucose monitors including lancets, reagent strips, and other supplies necessary for the proper functioning of the device
Hospital Beds (Electric)
Total electric hospital beds, Semi-electric hospital beds
Hospital Beds (Manual)
Fixed height hospital beds, Variable height hospital beds
Pneumatic Compression Devices and/or Supplies
Pnuematic compressor, Arm pneumatic appliance, Leg pneumatic appliance
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

CHISM GROUP INC
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
5422 KIAM ST
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Harris County (713) 869-5586

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 Chism Group, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chism Group, Inc is 1235314659. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 3, 2008. The provider is doing business as Direct Medical Inc.

Where is Chism Group, Inc located?

Chism Group, Inc is located at 5422 Kiam St, Houston, TX 77007. The listed phone number is (713) 869-5585.

What is Chism Group, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies with taxonomy code 332B00000X.

Does Chism Group, Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

No. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Chism Group, Inc does not accept Medicare assignment for equipment and supplies, so patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount. Confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

What insurance does Chism Group, Inc accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma list Chism Group, Inc 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 Chism Group, Inc was last updated on February 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.