Kim Van Chau, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Houston, TX

Kim Van Chau, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Houston, Texas. She graduated from medical school in 2019 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Aeg Texas Professional Pllc and her current practice location is 1229 W 43rd St, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 686-3221.

Kim Van Chau is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 10132TG) 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 1659975308.

Contact Information

Kim Van Chau, OD
1229 W 43rd St,
Houston, TX 77018-4203
(713) 686-3221
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKim Van Chau
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience5 Years
Location1229 W 43rd St, 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:
  • Kim Van Chau graduated from medical school in 2019
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659975308
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/24/2020
  • Last Update Date: 03/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002221124
  • Enrollment ID: I20210223000037

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kim Van Chau such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659975308NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 10132 (Texas)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 10132T (Texas)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 10132TG (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Aeg Texas Professional Pllc4486985678166

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. Kim Van Chau allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameAeg Texas Professional Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457905937
PECOS PAC ID: 4486985678
Enrollment ID: O20191021001152

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. Kim Van Chau 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
Kim Van Chau, OD
1229 W 43rd St,
Houston, TX 77018-4203

Ph: (713) 686-3221
Kim Van Chau, OD
1229 W 43rd St,
Houston, TX 77018-4203

Ph: (713) 686-3221

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