CHRISTOPHER PARHAM MD
NPI 1700271723
Otolaryngology - Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck in Houston, TX

Active since April 06, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Christopher Parham Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER PARHAM MD (NPI 1700271723) is an individual plastic surgery within the head & neck provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S9201) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700271723
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207YX0007X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER PARHAMCredential: MD
Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4000
Mailing AddressPo Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 2021
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 23, 2021
✔ NPI 1700271723 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngology · Plastic Surgery within the Head & NeckAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207YX0007X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S9201
Definition
An otolaryngologist with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries are practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid426966401TX
Other426966402TX · Cshcn

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Parham 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 ID345520946
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210720002084
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 Christopher Parham reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multi-Specialty
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,675 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.

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
23 services23 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.25
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.97

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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, 77030-4009
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Surgery
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Christopher Parham's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Parham is 1700271723. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2015.

Where is Christopher Parham located?

Christopher Parham practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.

What is Christopher Parham's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology, specializing in Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck, with taxonomy code 207YX0007X.

Is Christopher Parham enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Parham 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 Christopher Parham's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Parham reassigns Medicare benefits to Physicians Referral Service (Houston, TX). 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 Christopher Parham's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Parham accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health of TX and Harbor Health list Christopher Parham 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 Christopher Parham was last updated on September 23, 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.