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FIONA V CHERIAN OD
NPI 1740156959
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Active since October 14, 2025PECOS Enrolled
14870 SPACE CENTER BLVD STE H, HOUSTON, TX 77062(281) 984-7515 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Sep 9, 2026, Dec 30, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Fiona V Cherian Od NPPES

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

FIONA V CHERIAN OD (NPI 1740156959) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (11550) and active in the NPI registry since October 2025. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Houston - College Of Optometry (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740156959
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameFIONA V CHERIANCredential: OD
Location Address14870 SPACE CENTER BLVD STE HHouston, TX 77062-2351
Mailing Address3301 Gulf Fwy Apt 7203Texas City, TX 77568-1986
Phone(281) 984-7515
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Houston - College Of OptometryGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateOctober 14, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1740156959 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 11550
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.
14870 SPACE CENTER BLVD STE H, Houston, TX 77062
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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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Fiona V Cherian Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2466947387
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251218001661
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 Fiona Cherian reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Lin & Tran Od PA
30 mi
Optometrist
20131 HIGHWAY 59 N STE 2416
Humble, TX 77338
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265791115 (832) 338-8688

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77062 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

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

DR. ESTHER CHIU OD
Optometrist
14870 SPACE CENTER BLVD STE H
HOUSTON, TX 77062
Harris County (281) 984-7515

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 Fiona Cherian's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fiona Cherian is 1740156959. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 14, 2025.

Where is Fiona Cherian located?

Fiona Cherian practices at 14870 Space Center Blvd Ste H, Houston, TX 77062. The listed phone number is (281) 984-7515.

What is Fiona Cherian's specialty?

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

Is Fiona Cherian enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Fiona Cherian is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Fiona Cherian's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Fiona Cherian reassigns Medicare benefits to Lin & Tran Od PA (Humble, 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 Fiona Cherian's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Fiona Cherian 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 5 other insurers list Fiona Cherian 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 Fiona Cherian was last updated on September 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 50 days 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.