Cherry Chau, MD
NPI 1609496462 · Family Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cherry Chau, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1609496462).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609496462
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U5368 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
195 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 92 | $128 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 38 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 28 | $179 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $90 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 18 | $169 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 68 | 36 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 54 | 47 |
| Metformin Hcl | 43 | 21 |
| Meloxicam | 40 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 35 | 18 |
| Valsartan | 35 | 16 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 34 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,327 across 67 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)
- 14023 Southwest FwySugar Land, TX 77478-3550Phone: (281) 325-4100Fax: (281) 325-4292
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-04-22
- Last updated
- 2025-11-18
- Certified
- 2025-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cherry Chau's NPI number?
- Cherry Chau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609496462, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cherry Chau's specialty?
- Cherry Chau is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cherry Chau located?
- Cherry Chau's practice location on file with NPPES is 7789 Southwest Fwy Ste 350, Houston, TX 77074-1831.
- What is Cherry Chau's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cherry Chau is (713) 778-4450.
- Does Cherry Chau accept Medicare?
- Cherry Chau is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cherry Chau's NPI active?
- Yes — Cherry Chau's NPI (1609496462) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.