TINA MARIE CHOU M.D.
NPI 1336250117
Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist in Walnut Creek, CA

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1299 NEWELL HILL PL, SUITE 103, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596(925) 947-0505 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 28, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Tina Marie Chou M.d. NPPES

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

TINA MARIE CHOU M.D. (NPI 1336250117) is an individual pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist in Walnut Creek, California, licensed in California (G80418) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336250117
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0110X
Provider Legal NameTINA MARIE CHOUCredential: M.D.
Location Address1299 NEWELL HILL PL, SUITE 103Walnut Creek, CA 94596-5292
Mailing AddressPo Box 1527Orinda, CA 94563-0682 · (925) 947-0505
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 28, 2020
NPPES CertifiedApril 28, 2020
✔ NPI 1336250117 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0110X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G80418
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License G80418 (CA)
1299 NEWELL HILL PL, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Tina Marie Chou M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Tina Chou reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ophthalmology
1299 NEWELL HILL PL, SUITE 103
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 810 clinicians in this Medicare group
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
1600 DIVISADERO ST
San Francisco, CA 94143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,112 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgery
400 PARNASSUS AVE, MCB 300
San Francisco, CA 94143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5,645 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
400 PARNASSUS AVE
San Francisco, CA 94122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5,544 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94596 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
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 4

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

Ophthalmology
1299 NEWELL HILL PL, SUITE 103
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1299 NEWELL HILL PL, 100
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Chiropractor
1299 NEWELL HILL PL, SUITE 102
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
1299 NEWELL HILL PL, SUITE 103
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596

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 Tina Chou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tina Chou is 1336250117. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Tina Chou located?

Tina Chou practices at 1299 Newell Hill Pl Suite 103, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. The listed phone number is (925) 947-0505.

What is Tina Chou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0110X.

Is Tina Chou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tina Chou is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Tina Chou's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tina Chou reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Steven A Harrison MD A Professional Corporation (Walnut Creek, CA), John Muir Trauma Physicians Billing Service (Walnut Creek, CA), Regents Of The University Of California (San Francisco, CA), University Of California San Francisco (San Francisco, CA) and Ucsf Medical Group Business Services (San Francisco, CA). 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 Tina Chou's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tina Chou was last updated on April 28, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.