MING YUAN CHAO
NPI 1285821355
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Houston, TX

Active since October 02, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
8539 GULF FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77017(713) 218-2697 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Ming Yuan Chao NPPES

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

MING YUAN CHAO (NPI 1285821355) is an individual adult health provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (697175) and active in the NPI registry since October 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285821355
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2200X
Provider Legal NameMING YUAN CHAO
Location Address8539 GULF FWYHouston, TX 77017-5055
Mailing Address4249 Purdue StHouston, TX 77005-1041
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateOctober 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 19, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMarch 19, 2024
NPI 1285821355 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2200X
License Licensed in TX · 697175
8539 GULF FWY, Houston, TX 77017

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14249 Purdue StHouston, TX 77005-1041 · Phone (281) 772-6772
Location 21623 Airline Dr Ste 100-BHouston, TX 77009-3607 · Phone (713) 218-2697

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

Ming Yuan Chao 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 ID1153401229
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071231000558
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

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.
29 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77017 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.49
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.39

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

Nurse Practitioner (Community Health)
8539 GULF FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77017
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8539 GULF FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77017
Physician Assistant (Medical)
8539 GULF FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77017
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8539 GULF FWY
HOUSTON, TX 77017

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 Ming Chao's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ming Chao is 1285821355. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 2, 2007.

Where is Ming Chao located?

Ming Chao practices at 8539 Gulf Fwy, Houston, TX 77017. The listed phone number is (713) 218-2697.

What is Ming Chao's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Adult Health, with taxonomy code 363LA2200X.

Is Ming Chao enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ming Chao 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 Ming Chao accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare and WellPoint list Ming Chao 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 Ming Chao affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ming Chao is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ming Chao was last updated on March 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.