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DR. TENA PAUL CHAU DNP, FNP-C
NPI 1528669264
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Altoona, IA

Active since November 07, 2020PECOS Enrolled
200 7TH AVE SW, ALTOONA, IA 50009(515) 967-4267 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2026, Jun 20, 2023, Nov 7, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Tena Paul Chau Dnp, Fnp-c NPPES

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

DR. TENA PAUL CHAU DNP, FNP-C (NPI 1528669264) is an individual family provider in Altoona, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (A191168) and active in the NPI registry since November 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528669264
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TENA PAUL CHAUCredential: DNP, FNP-C
Location Address200 7TH AVE SWAltoona, IA 50009-1630
Mailing Address200 7th Ave SwAltoona, IA 50009-1630
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 7, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1528669264 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · A191168
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License 2294418 (MA)
200 7TH AVE SW, Altoona, IA 50009

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Tena Paul Chau Dnp, Fnp-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Tena Chau reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
330 BAKER AVENUE
Concord, MA 01742
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,317 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
161 JACKSON ST
Lowell, MA 01852
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 135 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50009 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Skilled Nursing Facility
200 7TH AVE SW
ALTOONA, IA 50009
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
200 7TH AVE SW
ALTOONA, IA 50009
Speech-Language Pathologist
200 7TH AVE SW
ALTOONA, IA 50009
Physical Therapist
200 7TH AVE SW
ALTOONA, IA 50009
Skilled Nursing Facility
200 7TH AVE SW
ALTOONA, IA 50009
Speech-Language Pathologist
200 7TH AVE SW, UNIT 109
ALTOONA, IA 50009
Skilled Nursing Facility
200 7TH AVE SW
ALTOONA, IA 50009

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 Tena Chau's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tena Chau is 1528669264. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 7, 2020.

Where is Tena Chau located?

Tena Chau practices at 200 7th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009. The listed phone number is (515) 967-4267.

What is Tena Chau's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Tena Chau enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tena Chau is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Tena Chau's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tena Chau reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Atrius Health, Inc. (Concord, MA) and Lowell Community Health Center, Inc. (Lowell, MA). 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 Tena Chau's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tena Chau was last updated on September 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 44 days 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.