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ZERIN CHOWDHURY P.A.-C
NPI 1972888642
Physician Assistant in Houston, TX

Active since October 13, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
20.59/100
CMS Quality Rating
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130, HOUSTON, TX 77027(713) 960-8008(713) 960-0965 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 9, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Zerin Chowdhury P.a.-c NPPES

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

ZERIN CHOWDHURY P.A.-C (NPI 1972888642) is an individual physician assistant in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (1098826) and active in the NPI registry since October 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972888642
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameZERIN CHOWDHURYCredential: P.A.-C
Location Address4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130Houston, TX 77027-3164
Mailing Address4545 Post Oak Place Dr, Suite 130Houston, TX 77027-3164 · (713) 960-8008 · Fax (713) 960-0965
Phone(713) 960-8008
Fax(713) 960-0965
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMay 9, 2014
✔ NPI 1972888642 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 · 1098826
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.
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, Houston, TX 77027
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Community Health Choice 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

Zerin Chowdhury P.a.-c 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 ID2466670229
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140820002099
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.

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.
4,244 services758 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
829 services736 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
239 services183 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
32 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450193
Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

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

Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450820
Location16655 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450848
Location17500 W Grand Parkway SouthSugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670053
Location1317 Lake Pointe ParkwaySugar Land, TX 77478 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77027 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.

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.

20.59/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality30
Improvement Activities0
Cost11.98

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%170 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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 20

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

STELLA FITZGIBBONS M.D.
Internal Medicine
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 960-8008
JASMIN BALEVA M.D.
Internal Medicine
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 960-8008
KATHLEEN PROVENCHER N.P
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 960-8008
ROMEL NAVARRO M.D.
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 960-8008
ANH NGUYEN M.D.
Internal Medicine
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 960-8008
INPATIENT CONSULTANTS OF TEXAS, PLLC
Internal Medicine
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, 130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 960-8008
SRIJHANSI ADUSUMILLI M.D.
Internal Medicine
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 960-8008
RACHEL E VILLARREAL GNP
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
4545 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 130
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Harris County (713) 960-8008

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 Zerin Chowdhury's NPI number?

The NPI number for Zerin Chowdhury is 1972888642. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2011.

Where is Zerin Chowdhury located?

Zerin Chowdhury practices at 4545 Post Oak Place Dr Suite 130, Houston, TX 77027. The listed phone number is (713) 960-8008.

What is Zerin Chowdhury's specialty?

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

Is Zerin Chowdhury enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Zerin Chowdhury 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 Zerin Chowdhury accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Zerin Chowdhury 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 Zerin Chowdhury affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Zerin Chowdhury is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Zerin Chowdhury was last updated on May 9, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.