Dr Chih- Hao G Chou, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Tyler, TX

Dr Chih- Hao G Chou, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Tyler, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice Christus Trinity Clinic and his current practice location is 1327 Troup Hwy, Tyler, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 510-8764.

Dr Chih- Hao G Chou is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L6829) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1457395303.

Contact Information

Dr Chih- Hao G Chou, MD
1327 Troup Hwy,
Tyler, TX 75701-4443
(903) 510-8764
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chih- Hao G Chou
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience38 Years
Location1327 Troup Hwy, Tyler, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Chih- Hao G Chou graduated from medical school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1457395303
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/10/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951314509
  • Enrollment ID: I20070329000055

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chih- Hao G Chou such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1457395303NPI-NPPES
9263096OtherTXPHCS WITH TRINITY CLINIC
752616977021OtherTXTRICARE
159412902MedicaidTX
8W6742OtherTXBCBS OF TEXAS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology L6829 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Mother Frances HospitalTyler, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Christus Trinity Clinic30724267411227

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Chih- Hao G Chou allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameChristus Trinity Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285684225
PECOS PAC ID: 3072426741
Enrollment ID: O20031204001091

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Chih- Hao G Chou is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Chih- Hao G Chou, MD
Po Box 846098,
Dallas, TX 75284-6098

Ph: (903) 324-6450
Dr Chih- Hao G Chou, MD
1327 Troup Hwy,
Tyler, TX 75701-4443

Ph: (903) 510-8764

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