DR. CHINKY HEMENDRA PATEL MD
NPI 1437817335
Radiology - Pediatric Radiology in Houston, TX
About Dr. Chinky Hemendra Patel Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHINKY HEMENDRA PATEL MD (NPI 1437817335) is an individual pediatric radiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (48923) and active in the NPI registry since December 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2012).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Chinky Hemendra Patel Md 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Chinky Patel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
- 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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.
HOUSTON, TX 77030
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 Chinky Patel's NPI number?
The NPI number for Chinky Patel is 1437817335. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 8, 2021.
Where is Chinky Patel located?
Chinky Patel practices at 6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 824-1000.
What is Chinky Patel's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Pediatric Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085P0229X.
Is Chinky Patel enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Chinky Patel 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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Chinky Patel's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chinky Patel reassigns Medicare benefits to Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX). The 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 Chinky Patel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Chinky Patel accept?
Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Chinky Patel 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 Chinky Patel was last updated on January 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.
# Dr. Chinky Hemendra Patel, MD · NPI 1437817335
Pediatric Radiology physician in Houston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since December 8, 2021.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1437817335 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** December 8, 2021
- **Primary specialty:** Radiology - Pediatric Radiology · taxonomy 2085P0229X
- **State license:** 48923 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 6621 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030-2358
- **Phone:** (832) 824-1000
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Texas Children's Physician Group (NPI 1861675506, Houston, TX), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2012
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** January 20, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1437817335) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.