Dr Lina Miriam Ching, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Katy, TX

Dr Lina Miriam Ching, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Katy, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. Her current practice location is 1331 W Grand Pkwy N Ste 150, Katy, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (281) 205-8199.

Dr Lina Miriam Ching is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P1627) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1689848996.

Contact Information

Dr Lina Miriam Ching, MD
1331 W Grand Pkwy N Ste 150,
Katy, TX 77493-2711
(281) 205-8199
(281) 205-8198

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lina Miriam Ching
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience19 Years
Location1331 W Grand Pkwy N Ste 150, Katy, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Lina Miriam Ching graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689848996
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/17/2008
  • Last Update Date: 10/18/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416135256
  • Enrollment ID: I20120320000871

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lina Miriam Ching such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689848996NPI-NPPES
1689848996OtherTXBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
296635001MedicaidTX
P01070455OtherTXMEDICARE RR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 57.010688 (Ohio)Secondary
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology P1627 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Hermann Katy HospitalKaty, TXHospital

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 Lina Miriam Ching allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameLina M Ching Mdpa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134531361
PECOS PAC ID: 1254550130
Enrollment ID: O20140909001067

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 Lina Miriam Ching 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 Lina Miriam Ching, MD
705 S Fry Rd, Suite 220,
Katy, TX 77450-2251

Ph: (281) 205-8199
Dr Lina Miriam Ching, MD
1331 W Grand Pkwy N Ste 150,
Katy, TX 77493-2711

Ph: (281) 205-8199

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