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DR. EDWARD H CHOU
NPI 1396861373
Anesthesiology in Bellingham, WA

Active since March 22, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2980 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 304, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225(360) 647-3377(360) 752-3214 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Edward H Chou NPPES

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

DR. EDWARD H CHOU (NPI 1396861373) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Bellingham, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60201673) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Overlake Hospital Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396861373
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. EDWARD H CHOU
Location Address2980 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 304Bellingham, WA 98225-1880
Mailing Address2980 Squalicum Pkwy, Suite 304Bellingham, WA 98225-1880 · (360) 647-3377 · Fax (360) 752-3214
Phone(360) 647-3377
Fax(360) 752-3214
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 2012
✔ NPI 1396861373 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60201673
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
2980 SQUALICUM PKWY, Bellingham, WA 98225
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

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. Edward H Chou 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 ID5799956942
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110919000644
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 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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
75 services73 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
36 services36 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Overlake Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bellevue, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number500051
Location1035-116th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

JOHN ERIK SCHROETER MD
Anesthesiology
2980 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 105
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 647-3377
DR. GREGORY CARL SUND M.D.
Anesthesiology
2980 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 304
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 647-3377
ROBERT TODD CAMPBELL MD
Anesthesiology
2980 SQUALICUM PKWY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 647-3377
JOSEPH GUNNAR LONNER MD
Anesthesiology
2980 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 105
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 647-3377
SHAUN PAUL SULLIVAN MD
Anesthesiology
2980 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 105
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 647-3377
DR. KENNETH L. BACHENBERG MD
Anesthesiology
2980 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 105
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 647-3377
DR. CLAIRE L BEISER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
2980 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 306
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 788-8150
KATHERINE PODOREAN D.O
Anesthesiology
2980 SQUALICUM PKWY, SUITE 304
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225
Whatcom County (360) 647-3377

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 Edward Chou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Chou is 1396861373. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2007.

Where is Edward Chou located?

Edward Chou practices at 2980 Squalicum Pkwy Suite 304, Bellingham, WA 98225. The listed phone number is (360) 647-3377.

What is Edward Chou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Edward Chou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edward 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.

What insurance does Edward Chou accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Edward Chou as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Edward Chou affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Edward Chou is affiliated with Overlake Hospital Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Chou was last updated on January 19, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.