Howard Chao, MD
NPI 1205367919 · Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Chao, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1205367919).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205367919
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S5577 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$113 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6621 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030-2358Phone: (832) 824-1000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-23
- Last updated
- 2023-07-23
- Certified
- 2023-07-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Chao's NPI number?
- Howard Chao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205367919, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Chao's specialty?
- Howard Chao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Chao located?
- Howard Chao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030-1608.
- What is Howard Chao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Chao is (713) 873-5437.
- Does Howard Chao accept Medicare?
- Howard Chao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Chao's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Chao's NPI (1205367919) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.