MR. BALBIR SINGH CHAHAL M.D.
NPI 1508850066
Internal Medicine in Tomball, TX

Active since September 09, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 45D0977375 · Waiver
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
455 SCHOOL ST, STE #44, TOMBALL, TX 77375(281) 357-0661(281) 357-8441 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Mr. Balbir Singh Chahal M.d. NPPES

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

MR. BALBIR SINGH CHAHAL M.D. (NPI 1508850066) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tomball, Texas, licensed in Texas (K4389) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 23, 2026, and is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Tomball.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508850066
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. BALBIR SINGH CHAHALCredential: M.D.
Location Address455 SCHOOL ST, STE #44Tomball, TX 77375-4593
Mailing Address455 School St, Ste #44Tomball, TX 77375-4595 · (281) 357-0661 · Fax (832) 516-6655
Fax(281) 357-8441
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1970
Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 2015
NPI 1508850066 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in TX · K4389
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.
455 SCHOOL ST, Tomball, TX 77375

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid092458104TX
Medicare PIN8F6447TX
Medicare UPING39363TX
Other0002ETTX · Bcbs

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

Mr. Balbir Singh Chahal 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 ID6800870627
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040617000716
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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D0977375

Balbir Chahal, MD · Tomball, TX
Active · expires Aug 23, 2026
CLIA Number45D0977375
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateAugust 24, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 23, 2026
Laboratory DirectorBalbir Chahal
Laboratory Phone(281) 351-0661
Laboratory LocationBalbir Chahal, MD455 School Street #44, Tomball, TX 77375
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 17

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
1,105 services163 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
409 services114 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
198 services59 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
160 services114 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
145 services115 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
105 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hca Houston Healthcare Tomball

Acute Care Hospitals · Tomball, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450670
Location605 HolderriethTomball, TX 77375 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingwood, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450775
Location22999 Us Hwy 59Kingwood, TX 77325 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77375 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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
1%467 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,770 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
83%3,686 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
2%222 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Use of Aspirin or Another Antiplatelet
Percentage of patients 18 years of age and older who were diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period, or who had an active…
88%145 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%75 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
68%439 patients3/55-star benchmark: 95%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
31%949 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
97%448 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
9 suppliers22 claims106 services$6.51 avg. paid by Medicare
Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers15 claims488 services$7.14 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims329 services$2.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4150
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier12 claims5,337 services$0.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
5 suppliers18 claims18 services$13.47 avg. paid by Medicare
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
6 suppliers30 claims32 services$59.85 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.

Internal Medicine
455 SCHOOL ST, SUITE 27
TOMBALL, TX 77375
Pediatrics
455 SCHOOL ST, STE 26
TOMBALL, TX 77375
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
455 SCHOOL ST, SUITE 44
TOMBALL, TX 77375
Obstetrics & Gynecology
455 SCHOOL ST, SUITE 29
TOMBALL, TX 77375
Occupational Therapy Assistant
455 SCHOOL ST
TOMBALL, TX 77375
Obstetrics & Gynecology
455 SCHOOL ST, SUITE 29
TOMBALL, TX 77375
Orthopaedic Surgery
455 SCHOOL ST, SUITE 24
TOMBALL, TX 77375
Social Worker (Clinical)
455 SCHOOL ST, SUITE 14
TOMBALL, TX 77375

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 Balbir Chahal's NPI number?

The NPI number for Balbir Chahal is 1508850066. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2005.

Where is Balbir Chahal located?

Balbir Chahal practices at 455 School St Ste #44, Tomball, TX 77375. The listed phone number is (281) 357-0661.

What is Balbir Chahal's specialty?

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

Is Balbir Chahal enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Balbir Chahal 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.

Does Balbir Chahal hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D0977375) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 23, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Balbir Chahal accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Balbir Chahal 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 Balbir Chahal affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Balbir Chahal is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Tomball and Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Balbir Chahal was last updated on September 16, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.