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KIAM HONG PICADO
NPI 1851172126
Physician Assistant in Houston, TX

Active since October 11, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 441-3948 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 10, 2026, Oct 11, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Kiam Hong Picado NPPES

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

KIAM HONG PICADO (NPI 1851172126) is an individual physician assistant in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA17312) and active in the NPI registry since October 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851172126
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKIAM HONG PICADO
Location Address6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101Houston, TX 77030-2740
Mailing Address6550 Fannin St Ste 1101Houston, TX 77030-2740 · (713) 441-3948
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 10, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 10, 2026
NPI 1851172126 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in TX · PA17312
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101, Houston, TX 77030

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kiam Hong Picado 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 ID9830537281
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240403003618
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.

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
49 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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 20

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

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Allergy & Immunology)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Allergy & Immunology
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6550 FANNIN ST STE 1101
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 Kiam Hong Picado's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kiam Hong Picado is 1851172126. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2023.

Where is Kiam Hong Picado located?

Kiam Hong Picado practices at 6550 Fannin St Ste 1101, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 441-3948.

What is Kiam Hong Picado's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Kiam Hong Picado enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kiam Hong Picado 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.

What insurance does Kiam Hong Picado accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice and Molina Healthcare list Kiam Hong Picado 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.

Is Kiam Hong Picado affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kiam Hong Picado is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kiam Hong Picado was last updated on August 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.