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DR. EDGAR ANDRES CHICA MD
NPI 1649677360
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Las Cruces, NM

Active since November 24, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3751 DEL REY BOULEVARD, MESILLA VALLEY HOSPITAL, LAS CRUCES, NM 88012(575) 382-6697 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Edgar Andres Chica Md NPPES

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

DR. EDGAR ANDRES CHICA MD (NPI 1649677360) is an individual psychiatry provider in Las Cruces, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2023-1429) and active in the NPI registry since November 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649677360
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. EDGAR ANDRES CHICACredential: MD
Location Address3751 DEL REY BOULEVARD, MESILLA VALLEY HOSPITALLas Cruces, NM 88012
Mailing Address6612 Heritage Ridge WayEl Paso, TX 79912-8124 · (516) 448-2803
Phone(575) 382-6697
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateNovember 24, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 2024
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1649677360 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in NM · MD2023-1429
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
3751 DEL REY BOULEVARD, Las Cruces, NM 88012
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Edgar Andres Chica Md 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 ID2668821158
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231208002661
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Edgar Chica reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital LLC
0.2 mi
Psychiatric Hospital
3751 DEL REY BLVD
Las Cruces, NM 88012
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 30 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841205671 (575) 382-3500

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 3

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.
273 services42 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
41 services30 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
23 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 88012 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
$166.80 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $41.70 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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

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

MR. DANIEL L DAGLE LPCC, LPC
Counselor (Professional)
3751 DEL REY BOULEVARD, UHS MESILLA VALLEY HOSPITAL
LAS CRUCES, NM 88012
Doña Ana County (575) 382-3500

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 Edgar Chica's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edgar Chica is 1649677360. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 24, 2014.

Where is Edgar Chica located?

Edgar Chica practices at 3751 Del Rey Boulevard Mesilla Valley Hospital, Las Cruces, NM 88012. The listed phone number is (575) 382-6697.

What is Edgar Chica's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Edgar Chica enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edgar Chica 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 organization bills Medicare for Edgar Chica's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Edgar Chica reassigns Medicare benefits to Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital LLC (Las Cruces, NM). The 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 Edgar Chica'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 Edgar Chica was last updated on February 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.