DR. ERNEST TRINH MD
NPI 1275198053
Hospitalist in Humble, TX

Active since May 07, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18951 N MEMORIAL DR, HUMBLE, TX 77338(281) 540-7700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 20, 2024, Dec 21, 2022, Dec 16, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Ernest Trinh Md NPPES

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

DR. ERNEST TRINH MD (NPI 1275198053) is an individual hospitalist provider in Humble, Texas, licensed in Texas (T3711) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275198053
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERNEST TRINHCredential: MD
Location Address18951 N MEMORIAL DRHumble, TX 77338-4217
Mailing Address18951 N Memorial DrHumble, TX 77338-4217 · (281) 540-7700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 7, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 20, 2024
NPI 1275198053 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TX · T3711
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License T3711 (TX)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License T3711 (TX)
18951 N MEMORIAL DR, Humble, TX 77338

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

Dr. Ernest Trinh 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 ID749513026
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220913002312
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 5

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.
405 services136 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
105 services99 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.
61 services21 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
30 services30 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.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Katy, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450847
Location23900 Katy FreewayKaty, TX 77494 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77338 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.

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.

Family Medicine
18951 N MEMORIAL DR
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Emergency Medicine
18951 N MEMORIAL DR
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Physician Assistant
18951 N MEMORIAL DR
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Emergency Medicine
18951 N MEMORIAL DR
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
18951 N MEMORIAL DR
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Emergency Medicine
18951 N MEMORIAL DR
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Internal Medicine
18951 N MEMORIAL DR
HUMBLE, TX 77338
Internal Medicine
18951 N MEMORIAL DR
HUMBLE, TX 77338

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 Ernest Trinh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Trinh is 1275198053. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 7, 2019.

Where is Ernest Trinh located?

Ernest Trinh practices at 18951 N Memorial Dr, Humble, TX 77338. The listed phone number is (281) 540-7700.

What is Ernest Trinh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Ernest Trinh enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Trinh 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 Ernest Trinh accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company list Ernest Trinh 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 Ernest Trinh affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ernest Trinh is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Trinh was last updated on September 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.