DR. RICHARD S CHUANG M.D.
NPI 1972578714
Emergency Medicine in San Antonio, TX

Active since February 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8401 DATAPOINT DR, SUITE 500, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 614-0180(210) 615-7170 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 9, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Richard S Chuang M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD S CHUANG M.D. (NPI 1972578714) is an individual emergency medicine provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (K8081) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972578714
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD S CHUANGCredential: M.D.
Location Address8401 DATAPOINT DR, SUITE 500San Antonio, TX 78229-5907
Mailing Address8401 Datapoint Dr, Suite 500San Antonio, TX 78229-5907 · (210) 614-0180 · Fax (210) 615-7170
Fax(210) 615-7170
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateFebruary 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 9, 2011
NPI 1972578714 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in TX · K8081
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

8401 DATAPOINT DR, San Antonio, TX 78229

Other Identifiers 6

Medicare UPINZ98106TX
Medicare PIN930101268TX
Medicare PIN8317K2TX
Medicaid142862501TX
Medicaid042880702TX
Other81917STX · Bcbs

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

Dr. Richard S Chuang 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 ID7719113646
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131206000301
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit for problem of high severity 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
52 services51 patients
Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
46 services41 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
31 services28 patients
Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
27 services26 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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 20

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

Internal Medicine
8401 DATAPOINT DR, #401
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Emergency Medicine
8401 DATAPOINT DR, SUITE 500
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
8401 DATAPOINT DR, STE 500
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Emergency Medicine
8401 DATAPOINT DR, SUITE 500
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Emergency Medicine
8401 DATAPOINT DR, SUITE 500
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Emergency Medicine
8401 DATAPOINT DR, SUITE 500
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
8401 DATAPOINT DR, SUITE 600
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
8401 DATAPOINT DR, SUITE 600
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

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 Richard Chuang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Chuang is 1972578714. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 22, 2006.

Where is Richard Chuang located?

Richard Chuang practices at 8401 Datapoint Dr Suite 500, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 614-0180.

What is Richard Chuang's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Richard Chuang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Chuang 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 Richard Chuang accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Molina Healthcare and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit list Richard Chuang 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 Richard Chuang was last updated on March 9, 2011. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.