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Dr. Chao He
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1235557265
- Accepts Medicare
- 17 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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1717 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352331801
(800) 822-8816 - Additional location
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1900 University Blvd
Birmingham, AL 352332060
(205) 996-5864 - Additional location
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7200 Cambridge St
Houston, TX 770304202
(713) 798-2400
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 4, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0200X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #U6968 · Alabama #36172
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235557265. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
437
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$45,730
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 183 | 114 | $73 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 118 | 78 | $111 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 45 | 36 | $201 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 31 | 31 | $101 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 24 | 24 | $163 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 21 | 21 | $135 | |
94618 |
Test for exercise-induced lung stress | 15 | 15 | $21 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 71. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$52
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 2 | $52.05 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
133
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$901,243
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirfenidone | Generic | 52 | 0 | $331,967 |
| Ofev (Nintedanib Esylate) | Brand | 43 | 0 | $565,702 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | Generic | 25 | 0 | $3,259 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 13 | 0 | $316 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Chao He's medical specialty?
Dr. Chao He practices Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Chao He practice?
Dr. Chao He practices at 1717 6Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352331801. Office phone: 8008228816.
What is Dr. Chao He's NPI?
Dr. Chao He's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235557265, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chao He accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chao He accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chao He commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.