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DR. FRENE' DE'SHAWN LACOUR-CHESTNUT M.D.
NPI 1316196884
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since September 09, 2008PECOS Enrolled
2150 W 18TH ST STE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77008(713) 426-0027 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 5, 2025, Dec 6, 2024, Feb 5, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Frene' De'shawn Lacour-chestnut M.d. NPPES

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

DR. FRENE' DE'SHAWN LACOUR-CHESTNUT M.D. (NPI 1316196884) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (N0194) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 6 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316196884
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FRENE' DE'SHAWN LACOUR-CHESTNUTCredential: M.D.
Location Address2150 W 18TH ST STE 300Houston, TX 77008-1289
Mailing Address2150 W 18th St Ste 300Houston, TX 77008-1289 · (713) 426-0027 · Fax (713) 798-0198
Phone(713) 426-0027
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1316196884 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N0194
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License N0194 (TX), EL32200 (NH)
2150 W 18TH ST STE 300, Houston, TX 77008
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Secondary Practice Locations 6

Location 13737 Dacoma StHouston, TX 77092-8905 · Phone (713) 970-7000
Location 2789 Central AveDover, NH 03820-2526 · Phone (603) 740-2263
Location 32727 W Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77025-1669 · Phone (713) 442-0000
Location 44349 Martin Luther King Blvd Health 2 Bldg Suite 1001EHouston, TX 77204-3763 · Phone (713) 743-9682 · Fax (713) 743-1049
Location 55001 E Sam Houston Pkwy SPasadena, TX 77505-3965 · Phone (713) 442-7100
Location 63550 Swingle RdHouston, TX 77047-3763 · Phone (713) 547-1320 · Fax (713) 547-1165

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Frene' De'shawn Lacour-chestnut M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Frene' Lacour-chestnut reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Houston Area Community Services Inc
Same address
Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder
2150 W 18TH ST STE 300
Houston, TX 77008
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184585408 (713) 426-0027
Baylor College Of Medicine
6.6 mi
Internal Medicine
6620 MAIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104867175 (713) 798-2500
Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC
6.7 mi
Multi-Specialty
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,649 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013915255 (713) 442-0000
Uh Health
8.3 mi
Family Medicine
4349 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, HEALTH 2 BUILDING, SUITE 1001E
Houston, TX 77204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114689320 (713) 743-9682

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77008 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.

MS. RENEE ELIZABETH BARRON RD
Dietitian, Registered
2150 W 18TH ST STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 426-0027
CLARICE ANTHONY-FRANCIS
Counselor (Professional)
2150 W 18TH ST STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 426-0027
KERRY MENDES
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2150 W 18TH ST STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 426-0027
HOUSTON AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
Clinic/Center (Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder)
2150 W 18TH ST STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 426-0027
KRYSTEN P. BLACKSHEAR LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
2150 W 18TH ST STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 426-0027
TAYLOR DIANE ELLIS
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
2150 W 18TH ST STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 426-0027
LAKECIA PITTS MD
Family Medicine
2150 W 18TH ST STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 426-0027
CATHERINE ANN COOK LCDC
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
2150 W 18TH ST STE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 426-0027

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 Frene' Lacour-chestnut's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frene' Lacour-chestnut is 1316196884. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2008.

Where is Frene' Lacour-chestnut located?

Frene' Lacour-chestnut practices at 2150 W 18th St Ste 300, Houston, TX 77008. The listed phone number is (713) 426-0027.

What is Frene' Lacour-chestnut's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Frene' Lacour-chestnut enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Frene' Lacour-chestnut is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Frene' Lacour-chestnut's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Frene' Lacour-chestnut reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Houston Area Community Services Inc (Houston, TX), Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX), Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC (Houston, TX) and Uh Health (Houston, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Frene' Lacour-chestnut's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Frene' Lacour-chestnut accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and UnitedHealthcare list Frene' Lacour-chestnut 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 Frene' Lacour-chestnut was last updated on June 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.