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DR. DOROTHY ELIZABETH LEMECHA DO
NPI 1578636270
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since November 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
710 FM 1960 RD W, HOUSTON, TX 77090(281) 440-2146 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Dorothy Elizabeth Lemecha Do NPPES

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

DR. DOROTHY ELIZABETH LEMECHA DO (NPI 1578636270) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (M4853) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Elite Hospital Kingwood, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578636270
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DOROTHY ELIZABETH LEMECHACredential: DO
Location Address710 FM 1960 RD WHouston, TX 77090-3402
Mailing Address6511 Pine Reserve DrSpring, TX 77389-4257 · (214) 287-5362
Phone(281) 440-2146
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateNovember 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 2016
✔ NPI 1578636270 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · M4853
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
710 FM 1960 RD W, Houston, TX 77090
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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, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Dorothy Elizabeth Lemecha Do 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 ID6103928536
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070302000344
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
101 services95 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
50 services50 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
35 services33 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
27 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Elite Hospital Kingwood

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingwood, TX
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number670285
Location23330 Highway 59 NKingwood, TX 77339 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77090 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$12.61 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
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$54.10 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.

DR. KATHERINE KAI SHENG M.D.
Hospitalist
710 FM 1960 RD W, SUITE 220
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 440-2809
DR. WENJING FANG M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
710 FM 1960 RD W, MEDICAL MALL 3
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 440-2829
LIBBY CRENSHAW GEORGE M.D.
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
710 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 440-1000
DR. RUBEN D VELOZ MD
Emergency Medicine
710 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 440-2146
NEUROSCIENCE ASSOCIATES OF TEXAS, P.A.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
710 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 668-5598
DR. HERBERT LEWIS O'BRIEN M.D.
Pediatrics
710 FM 1960 RD W, STE.220
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 440-2809
DR. FRANK JOSEPH CORREDOR M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
710 FM 1960 RD W, MEDICAL MALL 3
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 440-2829
ANDREW THOMAS LARKIN D.O.
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
710 FM 1960 RD W
HOUSTON, TX 77090
Harris County (281) 440-1000

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 Dorothy Lemecha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dorothy Lemecha is 1578636270. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 17, 2006.

Where is Dorothy Lemecha located?

Dorothy Lemecha practices at 710 Fm 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 77090. The listed phone number is (281) 440-2146.

What is Dorothy Lemecha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Dorothy Lemecha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dorothy Lemecha 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.

What insurance does Dorothy Lemecha accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Dorothy Lemecha 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 Dorothy Lemecha affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dorothy Lemecha is affiliated with Elite Hospital Kingwood.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dorothy Lemecha was last updated on October 17, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.