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DR. JOSEPH EDWARD CHAVEZ M.D
NPI 1962460345
Pediatrics in Big Spring, TX

Active since May 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1501 W 11TH PL, STE. 205, BIG SPRING, TX 79720(432) 268-4660(432) 268-4648 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 2, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Edward Chavez M.d NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH EDWARD CHAVEZ M.D (NPI 1962460345) is an individual pediatrics provider in Big Spring, Texas, licensed in Texas (K7515) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962460345
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH EDWARD CHAVEZCredential: M.D
Location Address1501 W 11TH PL, STE. 205Big Spring, TX 79720-4119
Mailing Address1501 W 11th Pl, Ste. 205Big Spring, TX 79720-4119 · (432) 268-4660 · Fax (432) 268-4648
Phone(432) 268-4660
Fax(432) 268-4648
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of New Mexico School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 2, 2015
✔ NPI 1962460345 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K7515
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.

Also ListedPediatrics · Adolescent MedicineTaxonomy 2080A0000X · License K7515 (TX)
1501 W 11TH PL, Big Spring, TX 79720
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid159667802TX
Medicaid102761704TX
Medicaid159667801TX

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph Edward Chavez M.d 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 ID3870547193
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050309000926
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79720 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%81 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%6,834 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
42%549 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%328 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
73%2,360 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
50%56 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
21%1,304 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 86% · 21 patients
81%21 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
86%2,360 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
2%2,360 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
20%2,360 patients
Weight Assessment and Counseling for Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents
Percentage of patients 3-17 years of age who had an outpatient visit with a Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) and who had evidence of the following during the measurement period. Three rates are reported.
Patients nutrition: 1% · 1,593 patients
Patients physicalActivity: 5% · 1,593 patients
99%1,592 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

ROBERT MCFAUL DO
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
1501 W 11TH PL, SUITE 102
BIG SPRING, TX 79720
Howard County (432) 263-6018
KIMBERLY J SAENZ M D P L L C
Pediatrics
1501 W 11TH PL, SUITE 206
BIG SPRING, TX 79720
Howard County (432) 714-4950
ROBERT P HAYES,MD, PA
Specialist
1501 W 11TH PL, SUITE 102
BIG SPRING, TX 79720
Howard County (432) 714-4800
MANUEL R. CARRASCO,MD,PA
Internal Medicine
1501 W 11TH PL, SUITE 302
BIG SPRING, TX 79720
Howard County (432) 714-4500
JOSEPH E. CHAVEZ, M.D., PA
Pediatrics
1501 W 11TH PL, STE. 205
BIG SPRING, TX 79720
Howard County (432) 714-4700
ALAN E ABEL MD
Surgery
1501 W 11TH PL, SUITE 102
BIG SPRING, TX 79720
Howard County (432) 263-6018
CARYLON FRERICH PA
Physician Assistant
1501 W 11TH PL, SUITE 102
BIG SPRING, TX 79720
Howard County (432) 263-6018
DR. SCOTT WADE BARCLAY D.O.
Family Medicine
1501 W 11TH PL, SUITE 206
BIG SPRING, TX 79720
Howard County (432) 264-6361

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 Joseph Chavez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Chavez is 1962460345. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2006.

Where is Joseph Chavez located?

Joseph Chavez practices at 1501 W 11th Pl Ste. 205, Big Spring, TX 79720. The listed phone number is (432) 268-4660.

What is Joseph Chavez's specialty?

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

Is Joseph Chavez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Chavez 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 Joseph Chavez 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 4 other insurers list Joseph Chavez 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 Joseph Chavez was last updated on February 2, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.