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DR. SARA L CHOU MD
NPI 1073776373
Internal Medicine in Bowling Green, KY

Active since July 07, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
207 RED CEDAR WAY, BOWLING GREEN, KY 42104(859) 351-5718 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Sara L Chou Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. SARA L CHOU MD (NPI 1073776373) is an individual internal medicine provider in Bowling Green, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (R1647) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The Medical Center (bowling Green), and is a graduate of University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073776373
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SARA L CHOUCredential: MD
Location Address207 RED CEDAR WAYBowling Green, KY 42104-8793
Mailing Address207 Red Cedar WayBowling Green, KY 42104-8793 · (859) 351-5718
Phone(859) 351-5718
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 15, 2024
✔ NPI 1073776373 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · R1647✔ Licensed in KY · 43534
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 43534 (KY)
207 RED CEDAR WAY, Bowling Green, KY 42104
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sara L Chou Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6709070519
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101104001360
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
366 services185 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
358 services187 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
256 services235 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
111 services108 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
37 services26 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
17 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

The Medical Center (bowling Green)

Acute Care Hospitals · Bowling Green, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180013
Location250 Park StreetBowling Green, KY 42101 · Warren County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bowling Green, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number180124
Location1801 Ashley CircleBowling Green, KY 42104 · Warren County
Emergency services

The Medical Center At Franklin

Critical Access Hospitals · Franklin, KY
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number181318
Location1100 Brookhaven RoadFranklin, KY 42135 · Simpson County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 42104 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
87%379 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
5 suppliers15 claims15 services$17.10 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers15 claims15 services$90.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$23.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. TERRY CHOU PHARMD
Pharmacist
207 RED CEDAR WAY
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42104
Warren County (859) 797-2592

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Sara Chou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Chou is 1073776373. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2008.

Where is Sara Chou located?

Sara Chou practices at 207 Red Cedar Way, Bowling Green, KY 42104. The listed phone number is (859) 351-5718.

What is Sara Chou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Sara Chou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Chou is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Sara Chou affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Chou is affiliated with The Medical Center (bowling Green), Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital and The Medical Center At Franklin.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Chou was last updated on May 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.