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CHARLENE A. FLASH
NPI 1417174897
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Houston, TX

Active since April 19, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
2150 W 18TH ST STE 300, HOUSTON, TX 77008(713) 426-0027(832) 209-7186 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Charlene A. Flash NPPES

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

CHARLENE A. FLASH (NPI 1417174897) is an individual infectious disease provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P4048) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417174897
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameCHARLENE A. FLASH
Location Address2150 W 18TH ST STE 300Houston, TX 77008-1289
Mailing Address2150 W 18th St Ste 300Houston, TX 77008-1289 · (713) 426-0027 · Fax (832) 209-7186
Phone(713) 426-0027
Fax(832) 209-7186
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1417174897 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P4048
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License P4048 (TX)
2150 W 18TH ST STE 300, Houston, TX 77008
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Other Identifiers 1

OtherP4048TX · Texas Medical Board

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Charlene A. Flash 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 ID3779739230
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120816000192
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.

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.

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 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
DR. FRENE' DE'SHAWN LACOUR-CHESTNUT M.D.
Internal Medicine
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 Charlene Flash's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charlene Flash is 1417174897. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2007.

Where is Charlene Flash located?

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

What is Charlene Flash's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Charlene Flash enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charlene Flash 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 Charlene Flash accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Charlene Flash 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 Charlene Flash 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 2 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.