ERICA PALAFOX-CHUA
NPI 1275967887
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Houston, TX

Active since August 30, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2020 NASA PKWY STE 230, HOUSTON, TX 77058(713) 363-9090 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 24, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Erica Palafox-chua NPPES

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

ERICA PALAFOX-CHUA (NPI 1275967887) is an individual family provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP124055) and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and maintains a secondary practice location in League City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275967887
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameERICA PALAFOX-CHUA
Location Address2020 NASA PKWY STE 230Houston, TX 77058-3697
Mailing Address2020 Nasa Pkwy Ste 230Houston, TX 77058-3697 · (713) 363-9090
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 24, 2018
NPI 1275967887 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in TX · AP124055
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License 755899 (TX)
2020 NASA PKWY STE 230, Houston, TX 77058

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11108 Gulf Fwy S, Suite 230League City, TX 77573-5100 · Phone (281) 557-4404

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid332618302TX

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

Erica Palafox-chua 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 ID2567691512
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140214001416
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 2

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
21 services21 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77058 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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 3

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

Orthopaedic Surgery
2020 NASA PKWY STE 230
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Orthopaedic Surgery
2020 NASA PKWY STE 230
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Orthopaedic Surgery
2020 NASA PKWY STE 230
HOUSTON, TX 77058

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 Erica Palafox-chua's NPI number?

The NPI number for Erica Palafox-chua is 1275967887. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2013.

Where is Erica Palafox-chua located?

Erica Palafox-chua practices at 2020 Nasa Pkwy Ste 230, Houston, TX 77058. The listed phone number is (713) 363-9090.

What is Erica Palafox-chua's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Erica Palafox-chua enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Erica Palafox-chua 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 Erica Palafox-chua accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list Erica Palafox-chua 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 Erica Palafox-chua affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Erica Palafox-chua is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Erica Palafox-chua was last updated on August 24, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.