Quick answers
- Does Micheline S. Tantchou accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Micheline S. Tantchou accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Micheline S. Tantchou see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 208 Original Medicare patients and 665 services for Micheline S. Tantchou. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Micheline S. Tantchou's NPI number?
- 1043481401. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Micheline S. Tantchou, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 208 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 665 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)352 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)106 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)96 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)75 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)31 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes67%
- Chronic kidney disease59%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
Hospitals where Micheline S. Tantchou works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Micheline S. Tantchou at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Las Palmas Medical Center a Campus of LPDS HealthcEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450107
- The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial CampusEl Paso, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450002
Practice locations
Addresses where Micheline S. Tantchou is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10301 Gateway Blvd WEl Paso, TX 79925 (915) 263‑5223
- 111 Dallas StSan Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 297‑7000
- 1625 Medical Ctr DrEl Paso, TX 79902 (915) 747‑4000
- 2001 N Oregon St, Providence Memorial HospitalEl Paso, TX 79902 (915) 577‑6011
- 2600 Saint Michael DrTexarkana, TX 75503 (903) 614‑5110
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Micheline S. Tantchou as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of Texas PLLC686 clinicians in the group
- Ipc Healthcare Services of Texas PLLC188 clinicians in the group
- Sunset Heights Physician Services PA66 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other family doctors in El Paso
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in El Paso, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of Texas PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043481401 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians