Dr Stephen Ken-wei Chao, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Humble, TX

Dr Stephen Ken-wei Chao, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Humble, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 2008 and has 16 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Ut Physicians and his current practice location is 1712 1st St E # M20, Humble, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (281) 446-4139.

Dr Stephen Ken-wei Chao is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P0561) 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 1225299753.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen Ken-wei Chao, MD
1712 1st St E # M20,
Humble, TX 77338-5238
(281) 446-4139
(281) 446-4860



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen Ken-wei Chao
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience16 Years
Location1712 1st St E # M20, Humble, 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 Stephen Ken-wei Chao attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2008
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1225299753
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2008
  • Last Update Date: 01/12/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193998375
  • Enrollment ID: I20111103000468

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen Ken-wei Chao such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1225299753NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine P0561 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Harris Health SystemHouston, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ut Physicians84269603601400

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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 Stephen Ken-wei Chao allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUt Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033157821
PECOS PAC ID: 8426960360
Enrollment ID: O20031107000268

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Entity NameUt Physicians Specialty Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801945027
PECOS PAC ID: 2567544570
Enrollment ID: O20080130000264

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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 Stephen Ken-wei Chao 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 Stephen Ken-wei Chao, MD
1712 E 1st St Ste M20,
Humble, TX 77338-5238

Ph: (281) 448-4139
Dr Stephen Ken-wei Chao, MD
1712 1st St E # M20,
Humble, TX 77338-5238

Ph: (281) 446-4139

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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