ERIC PING CHIANG RHEUMATOLOGY CONSULTANT, INC.
NPI 1558870048
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Corpus Christi, TX

Q: What is Eric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Active since September 27, 2017

4302 AYERS ST, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78415(361) 400-7700(888) 857-3538 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 18, 2025, Feb 18, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

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About Eric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant, Inc. NPPES

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

ERIC PING CHIANG RHEUMATOLOGY CONSULTANT, INC. (NPI 1558870048) is a healthcare organization registered as a rheumatology in Corpus Christi, Texas and active in the NPI registry since September 2017. The organization lists Eric Ping Chiang, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558870048

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X

Legal Business NameERIC PING CHIANG RHEUMATOLOGY CONSULTANT, INC.

Location Address4302 AYERS STCorpus Christi, TX 78415-5318

Mailing AddressPo Box 7319Corpus Christi, TX 78467-7319 · (361) 400-7700

Phone(361) 400-7700

Fax(888) 857-3538

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialEric Ping ChiangOwner · (361) 400-7700

Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2025

✔ NPI 1558870048 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RR0500X

License✔ Licensed in TX · Q2116

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.

4302 AYERS ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78415

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Eric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Eric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Eric Chiang, MD

Rheumatology

NPI 1386962116

4302 AYERS ST
Corpus Christi, TX 78415

(361) 400-7700

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Krystal Perez Franco, FNP-BC, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1770299034

4302 AYERS ST
Corpus Christi, TX 78415

(361) 400-7700

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Erica Salinas, NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1124480538

5920 SARATOGA BLVD STE 110
Corpus Christi, TX 78414

(361) 906-1277

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.1 mi

Randolph Tolley, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1124718796

14254 S PADRE ISLAND DR
Corpus Christi, TX 78418

(615) 894-0683

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.1 mi

Shelley Valdez, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1376252239

4102 FONVILLA CIR
Corpus Christi, TX 78410

(361) 793-4381

✔ PECOS13 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Eric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant, Inc. is 1558870048. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2017.

Where is Eric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant, Inc. located?

Eric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant, Inc. is located at 4302 Ayers St, Corpus Christi, TX 78415. The listed phone number is (361) 400-7700.

What is Eric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Eric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Eric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Eric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant, Inc.. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (4) and Rheumatology (1). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Eric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Eric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant, Inc. 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 Eric Ping Chiang Rheumatology Consultant, Inc. was last updated on October 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.