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RALPH NIMCHAN MD
NPI 1245211754
Specialist in Laredo, TX

Active since November 10, 2005PECOS Enrolled
6801 MCPHERSON AVE, SUITE 226, LAREDO, TX 78041(956) 723-0462(956) 723-6547 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ralph Nimchan Md NPPES

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

RALPH NIMCHAN MD (NPI 1245211754) is an individual specialist in Laredo, Texas, licensed in Texas (E3075) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245211754
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameRALPH NIMCHANCredential: MD
Location Address6801 MCPHERSON AVE, SUITE 226Laredo, TX 78041-6402
Mailing Address6801 Mcpherson Ave, Suite 226Laredo, TX 78041-6402 · (956) 723-0462 · Fax (956) 723-6547
Phone(956) 723-0462
Fax(956) 723-6547
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 2010
✔ NPI 1245211754 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · E3075
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
6801 MCPHERSON AVE, Laredo, TX 78041
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00R399TX · Provider Number
Medicare UPINC19913TX
Medicaid099912002TX

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ralph Nimchan 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
319 services79 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
96 services93 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
76 services63 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow G0181
This service involves a physician overseeing your care while you receive Medicare-covered services from a home health agency. The care you're receiving is complex and involves various disciplines. The physician isn't physically present but regularly supervises your treatment to ensure optimal health outcomes.
74 services16 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.
60 services55 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.
19 services19 patients

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers29 claims40 services$6.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
4 suppliers14 claims14 services$1.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$49.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$21.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

ROGER H KEENE MD
Otolaryngology
6801 MCPHERSON AVE, SUITE 331
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 722-9918
DR. DAVID EDUARDO GARZA D.O.
Family Medicine
6801 MCPHERSON AVE, SUITE 333
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 717-2971
DR. CARLOS A ESPINOSA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6801 MCPHERSON AVE, SUITE 223
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 717-0113
KEENE & KEENE MD PA
Otolaryngology
6801 MCPHERSON AVE, SUITE 331
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 722-9918
CHARLES SCHWARTZ III DO
Surgery
6801 MCPHERSON AVE, #332
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 795-1991
DR. JANE CIGARROA UNZEITIG M.D.
Allergy & Immunology (Allergy)
6801 MCPHERSON AVE, STE 106
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 726-3693
DR. AMADOR FLORES JR. O.D.
Optometrist
6801 MCPHERSON AVE, STE. 111
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 753-7373
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Clinical Medical Laboratory
6801 MCPHERSON AVE
LAREDO, TX 78041
Webb County (956) 795-1411

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 Ralph Nimchan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Nimchan is 1245211754. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2005.

Where is Ralph Nimchan located?

Ralph Nimchan practices at 6801 Mcpherson Ave Suite 226, Laredo, TX 78041. The listed phone number is (956) 723-0462.

What is Ralph Nimchan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Ralph Nimchan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ralph Nimchan is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Ralph Nimchan accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Ralph Nimchan 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 Ralph Nimchan was last updated on February 4, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.