Teresa Chae, MD, PHD
NPI 1790898476 · Ophthalmology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Teresa Chae, MD, PHD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1790898476).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790898476
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N0682 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
16 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 16 | $118 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $118–$118 (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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 611 | 455 |
| Latanoprost | 609 | 201 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 537 | 385 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 448 | 350 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 355 | 123 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 238 | 77 |
| Timolol Maleate | 121 | 41 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-16
- Last updated
- 2021-06-05
- Certified
- 2021-06-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Teresa Chae's NPI number?
- Teresa Chae's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790898476, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Teresa Chae's specialty?
- Teresa Chae is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Teresa Chae located?
- Teresa Chae's practice location on file with NPPES is 2727 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77025-1669.
- What is Teresa Chae's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Teresa Chae is (713) 442-0000.
- Does Teresa Chae accept Medicare?
- Teresa Chae is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Teresa Chae's NPI active?
- Yes — Teresa Chae's NPI (1790898476) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.