DR. RAHUL CHILAPPA M.D.
NPI 1407117609
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since June 04, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
921 GESSNER RD, HOUSTON, TX 77024(713) 242-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 23, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 23, 2020, Nov 20, 2018, Oct 31, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Rahul Chilappa M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RAHUL CHILAPPA M.D. (NPI 1407117609) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Illinois (036.146254) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Spalding Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Evanston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407117609
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAHUL CHILAPPACredential: M.D.
Location Address921 GESSNER RDHouston, TX 77024-2501
Mailing Address921 Gessner RdHouston, TX 77024-2501 · (615) 371-4423 · Fax (615) 829-8548
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 23, 20204 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 23, 2020
NPI 1407117609 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License Licensed in IL · 036.146254
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 036146254 (IL)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 036.146254 (IL)
921 GESSNER RD, Houston, TX 77024

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11000 Central St Ste 615Evanston, IL 60201-1779 · Phone (847) 570-2714 · Fax (847) 733-5109

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. Rahul Chilappa M.d. 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 ID8820346323
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180731001384, I20200731000479, I20230830000329, I20230906002250, I20231004000413, I20231005000427, I20231025002332, I20240401000997
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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
198 services148 patients
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.
28 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Wellstar Spalding Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Griffin, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110031
Location601 South 8th StreetGriffin, GA 30224 · Spalding County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Nazareth Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390204
Location2601 Holme AvePhiladelphia, PA 19152 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450610
Location921 GessnerHouston, TX 77024 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77024 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$59.05 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 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
921 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
921 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Physician Assistant
921 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
921 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
921 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Hospitalist
921 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Internal Medicine
921 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024
Anesthesiology
921 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024

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 Rahul Chilappa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rahul Chilappa is 1407117609. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2012.

Where is Rahul Chilappa located?

Rahul Chilappa practices at 921 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024. The listed phone number is (713) 242-3000.

What is Rahul Chilappa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Rahul Chilappa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rahul Chilappa 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 Rahul Chilappa accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Rahul Chilappa 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 Rahul Chilappa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rahul Chilappa is affiliated with Wellstar Spalding Medical Center, Nazareth Hospital and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rahul Chilappa was last updated on August 23, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.