Quick answers
- Does Leonard H. Chow accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leonard H. Chow 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 Leonard H. Chow see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 681 Original Medicare patients and 3,076 services for Leonard H. Chow. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leonard H. Chow's NPI number?
- 1720254915. 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 Leonard H. Chow, 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 | 681 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,076 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)672 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)441 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)339 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)179 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)171 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%
- Ischemic heart disease62%
- Arthritis55%
- COPD52%
- Heart failure52%
Hospitals where Leonard H. Chow works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Leonard H. Chow 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.
- Baylor St. Luke's Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450193
- Houston Methodist Baytown HospitalBaytown, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450424
- Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450358
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land HospitalSugar Land, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450820
Practice locations
Addresses where Leonard H. Chow is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6560 Fannin St, Suite 1632Houston, TX 77030 (713) 255‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leonard H. Chow as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Consultants, LLP7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Critical Care (Intensivists)also
- Sleep Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Consultants, LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720254915 |
| 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