DR. PAUL A CHECCHIA MD
NPI 1902822125
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Houston, TX
About Dr. Paul A Checchia Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. PAUL A CHECCHIA MD (NPI 1902822125) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P0818) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1993).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Paul A Checchia 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Paul Checchia reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
- 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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.
HOUSTON, TX 77030
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 Paul Checchia's NPI number?
The NPI number for Paul Checchia is 1902822125. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2006.
Where is Paul Checchia located?
Paul Checchia practices at 6651 Main St, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 824-1000.
What is Paul Checchia's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.
Is Paul Checchia enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Paul Checchia 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 Paul Checchia's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Paul Checchia reassigns Medicare benefits to Texas Children's Physician Group (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 Paul Checchia's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Paul Checchia accept?
Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Paul Checchia 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 Paul Checchia was last updated on September 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 40 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.
# Dr. Paul A Checchia, MD · NPI 1902822125
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine physician in Houston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 14, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1902822125 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 14, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine · taxonomy 2080P0203X
- **State license:** P0818 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 6651 MAIN ST, Houston, TX 77030-2351
- **Phone:** (832) 824-1000
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Texas Children's Physician Group (NPI 1861675506, Houston, TX), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 1993
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** September 29, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 206004509 (MO); Medicaid P0818 (TX)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1902822125) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.