Heather Chau
NPI 1144647298 · Hospitalist Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Chau is a Hospitalist Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1144647298).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144647298
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
217 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 101 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 62 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 29 | $166 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 25 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$166 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 58 | 25 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 53 | 19 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 38 | 16 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 38 | — |
| Carvedilol | 30 | — |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 24 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-03-26
- Last updated
- 2017-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Chau's NPI number?
- Heather Chau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144647298, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Chau's specialty?
- Heather Chau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Chau located?
- Heather Chau's practice location on file with NPPES is 1542 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-2865.
- What is Heather Chau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Chau is (504) 723-0000.
- Does Heather Chau accept Medicare?
- Heather Chau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Chau's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Chau's NPI (1144647298) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.