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DR. KIM TU CHAU D.O.
NPI 1831489038
Pediatrics in Bay City, TX

Active since April 10, 2011PECOS Enrolled
101 AVENUE F N, BAY CITY, TX 77414(979) 245-2008(979) 245-2205 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 3, 2022, Mar 21, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Kim Tu Chau D.o. NPPES

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

DR. KIM TU CHAU D.O. (NPI 1831489038) is an individual pediatrics provider in Bay City, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q3496) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831489038
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KIM TU CHAUCredential: D.O.
Location Address101 AVENUE F NBay City, TX 77414-3167
Mailing Address11511 Shadow Creek PkwyPearland, TX 77584-7298 · (713) 442-4997
Phone(979) 245-2008
Fax(979) 245-2205
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2022
✔ NPI 1831489038 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q3496
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
101 AVENUE F N, Bay City, TX 77414
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12727 W Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77025-1669 · Phone (713) 442-0000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.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)

Dr. Kim Tu Chau D.o. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Kim Chau reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC
55 mi
Multi-Specialty
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,649 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013915255 (713) 442-0000

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 77414 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

JOHN DAVID FERGUSON DDS
Dentist
101 AVENUE F N
BAY CITY, TX 77414
Matagorda County (979) 245-2008
DR. SHENG YAW TOM GUU DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
101 AVENUE F N
BAY CITY, TX 77414
Matagorda County (979) 245-2008

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 Chau's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kim Chau is 1831489038. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2011.

Where is Kim Chau located?

Kim Chau practices at 101 Avenue F N, Bay City, TX 77414. The listed phone number is (979) 245-2008.

What is Kim Chau's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Kim Chau enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kim Chau is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kim Chau's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kim Chau reassigns Medicare benefits to Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group, PLLC (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 Kim Chau's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kim Chau accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Kim 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 Chau was last updated on August 3, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.