CHISM GROUP INC
NPI 1730246950
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies in Houston, TX

Q: What is Chism Group Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chism Group Inc is 1730246950. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 3, 2007. The provider is doing business as Direct Medical Inc.

Q: What is Chism Group Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies with taxonomy code 332B00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chism Group Inc was last updated on May 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.

Active since January 03, 2007

5422 KIAM ST, HOUSTON, TX 77007(713) 869-5586(713) 869-5586 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 20, 2025, Jan 3, 2025, Jun 12, 2024 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Chism Group Inc NPPES

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

CHISM GROUP INC (NPI 1730246950), doing business as Direct Medical Inc, is a healthcare organization registered as a durable medical equipment & medical supplies in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. The organization lists Edward S Brown, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730246950

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy332B00000X

Legal Business NameCHISM GROUP INC

Location Address5422 KIAM STHouston, TX 77007-1104

Mailing Address5422 Kiam StHouston, TX 77007-1104 · (713) 869-5586 · Fax (713) 869-5586

Phone(713) 869-5586

Fax(713) 869-5586

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialEdward S BrownPresident · (713) 869-5585

Enumeration DateJanuary 3, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMay 20, 20257 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 20, 2025

✔ NPI 1730246950 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesSuppliers

Taxonomy Code332B00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · 0061290

Definition

A supplier of medical equipment such as respirators, wheelchairs, home dialysis systems, or monitoring systems, that are prescribed by a physician for a patient's use in the home and that are usable for an extended period of time.

5422 KIAM ST, Houston, TX 77007

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDirect Medical Inc

Accepted Insurance

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

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Direct Medical carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Direct Medical

DMEPOS supplier · Houston, TXOperated by Chism Group, Inc

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Does not accept Medicare assignment

Direct Medical has not agreed to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount; confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20575577

Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 2006

Supplier Location5422 Kiam StHouston, TX 77007

Phone(713) 869-5585

Supplier Specialties

Medical Supply Company Other

Medicare Product Categories

Surgical Dressings

Gauze, Elastic bandages, Adhesive tape

Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

CHISM GROUP, INC

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

5422 KIAM ST
HOUSTON, TX 77007

Harris County (713) 869-5585

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 Chism Group Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chism Group Inc is 1730246950. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 3, 2007. The provider is doing business as Direct Medical Inc.

Where is Chism Group Inc located?

Chism Group Inc is located at 5422 Kiam St, Houston, TX 77007. The listed phone number is (713) 869-5586.

What is Chism Group Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies with taxonomy code 332B00000X.

Does Chism Group Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

No. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Direct Medical does not accept Medicare assignment for equipment and supplies, so patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount. Confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

What insurance does Chism Group Inc accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma list Chism Group 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 Chism Group Inc was last updated on May 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.