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KATHRYN WATSON CHING MD
NPI 1801232327
Preventive Medicine - Public Health & General Preventive Medicine in Lakeway, TX

Active since May 13, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1010 RANCH ROAD 620 S STE 206, LAKEWAY, TX 78734(512) 623-2050(512) 623-2052 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 4, 2026, Jul 31, 2026, Mar 16, 2026 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2019).

About Kathryn Watson Ching Md NPPES

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

KATHRYN WATSON CHING MD (NPI 1801232327) is an individual public health & general preventive medicine provider in Lakeway, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q4331) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Rocky Mount, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801232327
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2083P0901X
Provider Legal NameKATHRYN WATSON CHINGCredential: MD
Location Address1010 RANCH ROAD 620 S STE 206Lakeway, TX 78734-5638
Mailing Address12600 Hill Country Blvd, Ste R-130 Pmb 1018Bee Cave, TX 78738-6723 · (512) 623-2050 · Fax (512) 623-2052
Phone(512) 623-2050
Fax(512) 623-2052
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1801232327 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyPreventive Medicine · Public Health & General Preventive MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2083P0901X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q4331
Definition
Public health and general preventive medicine focuses on promoting health, preventing disease, and managing the health of communities and defined populations. These practitioners combine population-based public health skills with knowledge of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention-oriented clinical practice in a wide variety of settings.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License Q4331 (TX)
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License Q4331 (TX)
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License Q4331 (TX)
1010 RANCH ROAD 620 S STE 206, Lakeway, TX 78734
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kathryn Watson Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1107 SE Main St Ste 514Rocky Mount, NC 27801-5400 · Phone (512) 623-2050 · Fax (512) 623-2052

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Health Advantage, Octave.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Kathryn Watson Ching 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 ID8022467356
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231213000552, I20260331002990, I20260416000330, I20260519002900
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 Kathryn Ching reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Kannon Health LLC
Same address
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
1010 RANCH ROAD 620 S STE 206
Lakeway, TX 78734
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas enrollments
NPI 1912789595 (512) 623-2050

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 5

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.

Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes 99457
This service involves reviewing and managing your health data, which is remotely monitored and collected. Your vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure are tracked regularly throughout the month. The first 20 minutes of this data analysis per month is included in this service.
167 services26 patients
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days 99454
This service involves using devices to remotely track body functions like heart rate or blood pressure. These devices, provided initially, record data daily or send alerts if readings are abnormal. The service is renewed every 30 days.
160 services25 patients
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes 99458
This service involves analyzing your vital signs, like heart rate and blood pressure, remotely collected over a month. Each additional 20 minutes spent on management refers to extra time spent reviewing, interpreting your data, and planning your care. It's a critical part of ensuring your wellbeing.
63 services23 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more 99202
This service involves an initial visit to the doctor's office or other outpatient setting. It typically lasts between 15-29 minutes. The doctor will review your medical history, conduct a physical examination, and discuss your health concerns. It's a chance to establish your health baseline and address any immediate medical issues.
26 services26 patients
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment 99453
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters involves using special equipment to track vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure from a distance. The initial set-up includes installing the device and teaching the patient how to use it correctly for accurate readings.
25 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78734 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
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.95 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $17.98 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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. RANNON CHING PHARM.D.
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1010 RANCH ROAD 620 S STE 206
LAKEWAY, TX 78734
Travis County (512) 623-2050
KANNON HEALTH LLC
Preventive Medicine (Public Health & General Preventive Medicine)
1010 RANCH ROAD 620 S STE 206
LAKEWAY, TX 78734
Travis County (512) 623-2050

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 Kathryn Ching's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathryn Ching is 1801232327. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2013. The provider is also known as Kathryn Watson MD.

Where is Kathryn Ching located?

Kathryn Ching practices at 1010 Ranch Road 620 S Ste 206, Lakeway, TX 78734. The listed phone number is (512) 623-2050.

What is Kathryn Ching's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Preventive Medicine, specializing in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine, with taxonomy code 2083P0901X.

Is Kathryn Ching enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathryn Ching 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 Kathryn Ching's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathryn Ching reassigns Medicare benefits to Kannon Health LLC (Lakeway, 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 Kathryn Ching's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kathryn Ching accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Health Advantage and Octave list Kathryn Ching 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 Kathryn Ching was last updated on August 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.