Quick answers
- Does Chih-Tao Hou accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chih-Tao Hou 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 Chih-Tao Hou see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 321 Original Medicare patients and 4,945 services for Chih-Tao Hou. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chih-Tao Hou's NPI number?
- 1992260996. 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 Chih-Tao Hou, 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 | 321 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,945 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Amnioamp-mp, per square centimeter (Q4250)2,016 services
- Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99348)515 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)478 services
- Membrane graft or membrane wrap, per square centimeter (Q4205)370 services
- Esano aca, per square centimeter (Q4275)270 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%
- Diabetes63%
- Arthritis60%
- Heart failure55%
- Chronic kidney disease53%
Hospitals where Chih-Tao Hou works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chih-Tao Hou 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.
- Greater El Monte Community HospitalSouth el Monte, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050738
- Pacifica Hospital of the ValleySun Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050378
- Parkview Community Hospital Medical CenterRiverside, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050102
- San Gabriel Valley Medical CenterSan Gabriel, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050132
Practice locations
Addresses where Chih-Tao Hou is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 135 S State College Blvd, Suite 200Brea, CA 92821
- 3191 W Temple Ave, Suite 110Pomona, CA 91768 (888) 434‑8880
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chih-Tao Hou as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ming-Wei Wu Inc37 clinicians in the group
- Professional Wound Specialists PC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Brea
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brea, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ming-Wei Wu Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1992260996 |
| 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