DR. YIN YIU M.D.
NPI 1477990489
Otolaryngology in Houston, TX
About Dr. Yin Yiu M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. YIN YIU M.D. (NPI 1477990489) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S1959) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Location 1
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. Yin Yiu 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Yin Yiu reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 2,407 clinicians in this Medicare group
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 2,675 clinicians in this Medicare group
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 1,579 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Houston Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TXHouston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TXHouston Methodist West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
HOUSTON, TX 77030
HOUSTON, TX 77030
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 Yin Yiu's NPI number?
The NPI number for Yin Yiu is 1477990489. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2013.
Where is Yin Yiu located?
Yin Yiu practices at 6550 Fannin St Ste 1723, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 796-2181.
What is Yin Yiu's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.
Is Yin Yiu enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Yin Yiu 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 organizations bill Medicare for Yin Yiu's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Yin Yiu reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Tmh Physician Associates PLLC (Houston, TX), Physicians Referral Service (Houston, TX) and Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians (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 Yin Yiu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Yin Yiu accept?
Health plans from WellPoint list Yin Yiu 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 Yin Yiu affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Yin Yiu is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Yin Yiu was last updated on July 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.