Mrs Kim-thu T Chu, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Houston, TX

Mrs Kim-thu T Chu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Houston, Texas. She went to University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Specialty Associates Of West Houston Pllc and her current practice location is 12606 W Houston Center Blvd Ste 302, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 230-8677.

Mrs Kim-thu T Chu is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K5271) 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 1316090392.

Contact Information

Mrs Kim-thu T Chu, MD
12606 W Houston Center Blvd Ste 302,
Houston, TX 77082-2788
(713) 230-8677
(281) 345-7587

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMrs Kim-thu T Chu
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience30 Years
Location12606 W Houston Center Blvd Ste 302, Houston, 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:
  • Mrs Kim-thu T Chu attended and graduated from University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316090392
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466445697
  • Enrollment ID: I20040405001145

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mrs Kim-thu T Chu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316090392NPI-NPPES
0925059MedicaidTX
092505901MedicaidTX
Z0110045OtherTXDEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology K5271 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Specialty Associates Of West Houston Pllc6800056177127

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. Mrs Kim-thu T Chu allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameSpecialty Associates Of West Houston Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1699062349
PECOS PAC ID: 6800056177
Enrollment ID: O20120322000728

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. Mrs Kim-thu T Chu 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
Mrs Kim-thu T Chu, MD
12606 W Houston Center Blvd Ste 302,
Houston, TX 77082-2788

Ph: (713) 230-8677
Mrs Kim-thu T Chu, MD
12606 W Houston Center Blvd Ste 302,
Houston, TX 77082-2788

Ph: (713) 230-8677

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