KIM VAN CHAU OD
NPI 1659975308
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Q: What is Kim Van Chau's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kim Van Chau is 1659975308. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 24, 2020. The provider is also known as Kim Chau Od.

Q: What is Kim Van Chau's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kim Van Chau was last updated on March 28, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since November 24, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1229 W 43RD ST, HOUSTON, TX 77018(713) 686-3221 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 28, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 28, 2021, Jan 21, 2021, Nov 24, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Kim Van Chau Od NPPES

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

KIM VAN CHAU OD (NPI 1659975308) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (10132TG) and active in the NPI registry since November 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659975308

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameKIM VAN CHAUCredential: OD

Location Address1229 W 43RD STHouston, TX 77018-4203

Mailing Address1229 W 43rd StHouston, TX 77018-4203 · (713) 686-3221

Phone(713) 686-3221

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateNovember 24, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 28, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 28, 2021

✔ NPI 1659975308 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · 10132TG✔ Licensed in TX · 10132T✔ Licensed in TX · 10132

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

1229 W 43RD ST, Houston, TX 77018

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Kim Chau Od

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 111805 Westheimer RdHouston, TX 77077-6763 · Phone (281) 496-3937

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 Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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

Kim Van Chau Od 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 ID6002221124

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210223000037

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

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.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

37 services37 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77018 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

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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 2

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

DR. ESTHER KOVACS, PLLC

Optometrist

1229 W 43RD ST
HOUSTON, TX 77018

Harris County (713) 686-3221

UNIQUE DRUGS &ALCOHOL RECOVERY CENTER INC.

Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))

1229 W 43RD ST
HOUSTON, TX 77018

Harris County (713) 927-8931

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 Kim Van Chau's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kim Van Chau is 1659975308. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 24, 2020. The provider is also known as Kim Chau Od.

Where is Kim Van Chau located?

Kim Van Chau practices at 1229 W 43rd St, Houston, TX 77018. The listed phone number is (713) 686-3221.

What is Kim Van Chau's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Kim Van Chau enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kim Van Chau 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 Kim Van Chau 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 9 other insurers list Kim Van Chau 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 Kim Van Chau was last updated on March 28, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.