RICHARD BENEDICT CHOW D.O.
NPI 1194813907
Emergency Medicine in Bethlehem, PA

Active since October 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18017(484) 884-2489 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 25, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 25, 2017, May 18, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Richard Benedict Chow D.o. NPPES

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

RICHARD BENEDICT CHOW D.O. (NPI 1194813907) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS018049) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital, and is a graduate of Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194813907
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD BENEDICT CHOWCredential: D.O.
Location Address2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RDBethlehem, PA 18017-7300
Mailing Address2545 Schoenersville RdBethlehem, PA 18017-7300 · (484) 884-2489
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, ErieGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateOctober 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 25, 20172 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1194813907 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · OS018049✔ Licensed in PA · OT015097
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard Benedict Chow D.o. 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 ID6800897612
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170714001199
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Chow reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Psychiatry
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, 5TH FLOOR
Bethlehem, PA 18017
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 2,895 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
200 SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL PLZ
Pottsville, PA 17901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 399 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
157 services155 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
61 services60 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Lehigh Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Allentown, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390133
Location1200 South Cedar Crest BoulevardAllentown, PA 18103 · Lehigh County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18017 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Emergency Medicine
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Hospitalist
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Emergency Medicine
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Dietitian, Registered
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Internal Medicine
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Hospitalist
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017
Emergency Medicine
2545 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017

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 Richard Chow's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Chow is 1194813907. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2006.

Where is Richard Chow located?

Richard Chow practices at 2545 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017. The listed phone number is (484) 884-2489.

What is Richard Chow's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Richard Chow enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Chow 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Chow's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Chow reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lehigh Valley Physician Group (Bethlehem, PA) and Schuylkill Health System Medical Group, Inc. (Pottsville, PA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Richard Chow's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Richard Chow affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Chow is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Chow was last updated on April 25, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.