Chih-Tao Hou, NP
NPI 1992260996 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Fountain Valley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chih-Tao Hou, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Fountain Valley, CA (NPI 1992260996).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992260996
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2018076138 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,739 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Amnioamp-Mp, Per Square CentimeterQ4250 | 2,016 | $2,172 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 515 | $66 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 434 | $64 |
| Esano Aca, Per Square CentimeterQ4275 | 270 | $2,628 |
| Application of Skin Substitute Graft to Wound of Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, 25.0 Sq Cm Or Less of Wound 100.0 Sq Cm Or Less15271 | 175 | $138 |
| Application of Skin Substitute Graft to Wound of Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Around Eyes, Genitals, Hands, Feet, Fingers, Or Toes, 25.0 Sq Cm Or Less of Wound 100.0 Sq Cm Or Less |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 92 | 51 |
| Nystatin | 56 | 30 |
| Collagenase Clostridium Hist.brand: Santyl | 53 | 32 |
| Hydrocortisone | 41 | 23 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 25 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,452 across 13 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-02-04
- Last updated
- 2019-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chih-Tao Hou's NPI number?
- Chih-Tao Hou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992260996, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chih-Tao Hou's specialty?
- Chih-Tao Hou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Chih-Tao Hou located?
- Chih-Tao Hou's practice location on file with NPPES is 8700 Warner Ave Ste 270, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-3212.
- What is Chih-Tao Hou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chih-Tao Hou is (800) 560-9999.
- Does Chih-Tao Hou accept Medicare?
- Chih-Tao Hou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chih-Tao Hou's NPI active?
- Yes — Chih-Tao Hou's NPI (1992260996) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.